Waiting can feel frustrating, but God uses it to shape our faith and prepare us for His perfect plans. In Acts 1, the disciples show us how to wait well—through prayer, unity, searching the Scriptures, and relying on God’s direction. Just like them, we are called to trust God’s timing instead of forcing our own. Seasons of waiting are not wasted; they are part of God’s good design for us.

Have you ever witnessed something so great you couldn’t stop talking about it? In Acts 1:1–11, the disciples stood in awe as eyewitnesses to the risen and ascended Christ — and were then commanded to be His witnesses to the world. Luke reminds us that the same Spirit who empowered them lives in us today, giving us both the message and the power to testify until Jesus returns. This isn’t just history — it’s our calling.

God, in His grace, invites us to join Him in His redemptive work—not because He needs us, but because He loves us and wants us to share in the joy of seeing lives changed. Just as four friends brought a paralytic to Jesus in faith and obedience, we too are called to act out of love for God and love for others, empowered by the Spirit, and willing to break through barriers so others can encounter Christ. Our role is simple but powerful: obey, love, and bring people to the One who can save.

In 2 Corinthians 5:11–21, Paul calls believers to put on spiritual glasses and discern who is influencing their lives. The Corinthians were impressed by charisma, wealth, and status, but Paul reminds them that Christ’s love compels us to live for the One who died and rose again for us. True influence comes from Jesus-like people—those who humble themselves, fear the Lord, and live sacrificially so others may be reconciled to God. As new creations, we are called to be Christ’s ambassadors, rejecting worldly standards and living for Him who gave His life for us.

In a world filled with uncertainty, 1 John 5 reminds us that true confidence is found in Christ alone. This final message in the That You May Know series teaches that genuine belief in Jesus leads to spiritual rebirth, loving obedience, and victory over the world. Pastor Philip encourages believers to cling to God’s testimony about His Son, live in assurance of eternal life, and boldly pray according to God’s will. With a faith grounded in the water, blood, and Spirit, we can walk in victory and live with unshakable hope.

In a digital age where cyberattacks are common, our spiritual lives also face constant threats from false teaching. Just as we need firewalls to protect our devices, God has given us doctrinal firewalls to safeguard our faith—through biblically qualified elders, sound doctrine, and expositional preaching. In 1 John 4, we’re reminded that the Spirit of God empowers truth, while the spirit of error seeks to deceive—and only by grounding ourselves in God’s Word can we stand firm.

What makes Christians stand out in a world where there's no uniform to wear? According to John, it’s our love—sacrificial, Spirit-filled, and rooted in Christ—that reveals who we truly are. When we love with more than words, we not only prove our salvation but anchor ourselves in God and display His presence through us.

We are living in a world filled with counterfeit truth—where lies sound spiritual and deception wears a friendly face.

The apostle John warns us that the real danger isn’t just future evil, but false teaching already among us. In a time when truth is under attack, God calls His people to remain rooted in His Word and to walk in righteousness as the unmistakable evidence that they truly belong to Him.

How can you know you truly belong to Christ?

In this message, John reveals how the evidence of your new nature is seen in how you relate to God, to other believers, and to the world. Real faith is never passive. Though salvation is by grace through faith, faith leads to transformation. True believers obey God’s commands, grow in spiritual maturity, and forsake the sinful desires of the world. These marks of spiritual life provide assurance and joy to the believer.

The apostle John addresses a vital question: can someone truly encounter Jesus and remain unchanged? According to John, the answer is no—those who genuinely know Christ will walk in the light. That means acknowledging sin, not denying it, and trusting in Jesus as our advocate and atoning sacrifice. Confession is not a sign of failure but evidence of spiritual life. Through it, we are restored to fellowship with God and others. John's message assures believers that a changed life is not the root of salvation, but the fruit. This should lead to confidence in salvation and a desire to proclaim the gospel to a dark and broken world.