In a world of profound uncertainty, the return of Jesus Christ stands completely alone as a reliable future event and therefore the only wise thing around which to orient one’s life. 

This is the 2nd of 3 talks given at the 2013 Men's Retreat

This is the 3rd of 3 talks given at the 2013 Men's Retreat

This is the 1st of 3 talks given at the 2013 Men's Retreat

The death of Christ on the cross is the basis for his exaltation over all things, which demands that the lives of all believers be lived in the service of Christ’s final exaltation to the glory of God.

The story of Christmas is the story of Jesus Christ willingly and fully identifying with the weakness of His people in order to bring them salvation.

Because our own sin has rendered us utterly helpless to restore ourselves and make things right with God, our only hope is Jesus the Messiah who stands in our place to save us.

To be counted worthy of God's kindgom, believers must persevere in love for Jesus Christ which is always marked by love for one's neighbor in Christ.

Wrong beliefs about Christ’s return lead to misplaced hope and ultimately, to a loss of one’s faith, therefore all 2nd coming heresies must be confronted and corrected.

Believers should hold on, even amid the most painful trials and afflictions, for they point to a sure and favorable judgment where God will make everything right.