Search the Scriptures Series. The first author of the new testament, Matthew, teaches us two lessons - God's glorious intentions in calling and redemption and the ministry of Christ is on the other side of the cross.

God's aim in the sending of His Son is that through His people He would work in the earth to cause righteousness in all places.

The Kingdom of God Series, Chapter 3F. The dominion mandate has been and always will be God's purpose for His redeemed covenant people.

God desires to bring us back from our sins and by coming near, He has made sure it will happen.

Another major theme of the whole Bible is the people of light vs. the people of darkness. The one is marked by their trust in God and His ways and the other is marked by their pride.

God has every right to renounce Israel and leave her in bondage, yet because of His great mercy, He will not give her up.

Four practical tools to use in establishing habits of discipline living.

There is no situation which merits hopelessness. To live without hope is to live an active denial of eternity with God.

The purpose behind goal-setting and self-discipline ultimately should be the glorification of Christ. Recommended reading: The Disciplined Life by Richard Taylor.

God desires that we would consciously engage our will in a sustained effort against sin.