In a godless culture, Daniel stood firm in his faith, remaining loyal to God despite immense pressure to conform. Taken captive to Babylon, a symbol of rebellion against God, Daniel and his friends were immersed in a culture of idolatry and immorality. Given new names and trained in Babylonian philosophy, they faced numerous challenges to their Jewish identity. Yet, they chose not to compromise their beliefs.

Daniel's unwavering prayer life, predetermined decision to live a holy life, and support from godly friends empowered him to resist cultural pressures. Despite the threats, he and his friends stood tall, even when faced with death for refusing to worship the golden statue. Their faith was so strong that, after God’s miraculous interventions, even the Babylonian kings were compelled to honor God.

Daniel’s story teaches that living a godly life in a godless world requires firm decisions, disciplined prayer, and godly friendships. It’s a reminder that standing for faith, even in adversity, can lead to powerful testimonies of God’s deliverance.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Many go through the challenges of life with the attitude that they just have to survive. But I believe God wants us to shift our perspective on life's various challenges. Instead of merely enduring difficult situations, I encourage you to seek God's guidance on utilizing these circumstances. Rather than just surviving, I believe God wants you to thrive through them.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Today most Christians usually end their prayers something like this “In the name of Jesus, Amen!”. But the name of Jesus is not some kind of magical formula, and do we really understand what we are saying when we use the name of Jesus in prayer? The name of Jesus is a powerful name that can make the gates of Hell tremble and demons run away with the tail between their legs — but what makes the name of Jesus so powerful?

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

I don’t think it's an exaggeration to say that most people don’t like to fast because let’s be honest – we like food and we don’t like to feel hungry. Yet, if we truly understood the benefits of fasting I think we would do it a lot more.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Many Christians have an image of what God is like, and they know Jesus as the friendly guy we read about in the Gospels, but many don’t really know where to place The Holy Spirit. But when Jesus was talking to His disciples, he told them that it was actually better for them that He left so that The Holy Spirit could come — but why would this be better? 

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

We live in an age of information, images, news, music, and more. Many psychologists are sounding the alarm, particularly regarding the effects of our smartphones and how they contribute to this overstimulation. Even though many Christians recognize the impact of social media on our lives, the notion that this could be a spiritual attack often goes unconsidered.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

When it comes to being a disciple of Jesus, consistency is crucial because there is no such thing as following Christ inconsistently. Furthermore, consistency is also vital in building one's character, as it is the actions you consistently take that shape who you ultimately become.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Many Christians caution against relying solely on spiritual experiences, emphasizing the primacy of the written word. However, valuing the written word does not mean one should downplay the significance of a personal encounter with God. Consider a doctor: while theoretical knowledge is essential, we would be apprehensive about a doctor operating on us if they lacked hands-on experience. Similarly, when someone possesses both deep understanding from scripture and personal spiritual experiences, we know that their faith is not just a theory.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

One of Jesus' main topics was the Kingdom of God, but what did He mean when He was teaching about this? Why does Mark 1:14 use the term "the gospel of the kingdom of God", and why did Jesus and John preach repentance when they preached about the Kingdom of God? These are Questions Ronald Gabrielsen is addressing in this teaching.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

In Matthew 13 Jesus tells several parables that teach us some important truths about the Christian life. Two of them center around the theme “The Kingdom of God”

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin