Exploring the text, Pastor Neil clarifies that it is God's prerogative to work through people, as He wishes, to accomplish His purposes. He may harden (make obstinate) some, and He may show mercy to others, in order for His power and name to magnified.

Pastor Neil discusses the role of Israel and the Jewish people in God's eternal plan. He explains that God's actions ensure that His promises will be realized. Just as Israel will one day recognize their Messiah, we can remain confident in His promises to us.

Pastor Neil discusses the role of Israel and the Jewish people in God's eternal plan. He explains that God's actions ensure that His promises will be realized. Just as Israel will one day recognize their Messiah, we can remain confident in His promises to us.

Using poetic illustration along with the text, Pastor Neil shows us that great suffering is frequently a precursor to glory. He reminds us that, although we may suffer hardship or persecution, nothing can thwart the loving intentions of our Intercessor, Jesus Christ.

Using poetic illustration along with the text, Pastor Neil shows us that great suffering is frequently a precursor to glory. He reminds us that, although we may suffer hardship or persecution, nothing can thwart the loving intentions of our Intercessor, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Neil expounds on the meaning of favorite verses in Romans Chapter 8, illustrating that the creation and the believer work together toward the common end of fulfilling God's plan for His future Kingdom.

Pastor Neil expounds on the meaning of favorite verses in Romans Chapter 8, illustrating that the creation and the believer work together toward the common end of fulfilling God's plan for His future Kingdom.

Pastor Neil discusses the topic of suffering as it relates to a Christian. He explores why we suffer, different kinds of suffering, biblical references to suffering and what it means to suffer with Christ.

Pastor Neil discusses the topic of suffering as it relates to a Christian. He explores why we suffer, different kinds of suffering, biblical references to suffering and what it means to suffer with Christ.

Pastor Neil reminds us that, although we suffer adversity, we, as believers, do not persevere alone or in vain. We take comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit intercedes with the Father on our behalf, and that our temporal problems pale in comparison to our eternal inheritance as sons and daughters of God.