Seasons of change can often be made more difficult by sense or fear that God has withdrawn his favor or presence. Even getting out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other is WORSHIP!

Many today separate God from Christ, suggesting a God behind the God. In truth, God is not hidden but is revealed, particularly in the person of Jesus. This is why there is no predestination or predetermination. God is HERE NOW! . . . Emmanuel!

In our final segment we examine the fundamental aspects of salvation, including who is saved and it's emphasizes in current life. We'll also reexamine initial assumptions about salvation and common notions of heaven, questioning the validity of a disembodied, otherworldly heaven as depicted in the Bible.

This study challenges the common notion that creation is inherently corrupted and emphasizes that salvation is not about escaping the physical world but rather redeeming it. It highlights that salvation is primarily God's plan to rescue and restore, not penalize and remove to heaven those who are worthy.

Sunday's teaching explores the Bible's salvation narrative from Genesis to Jesus, highlighting the purpose of creation and our divine vocation, Israel's role as a model for salvation, and how Jesus embodies and extends Old Testament themes into the life of the church.

Thinking Through Salvation puts the admittedly giant concept of salvation within its larger biblical framework. While salvation includes questions about what happens after death, “going to heaven” is not the primary focus of the story told throughout the Bible.

No where in scripture are we invited to view the Bible as uniform or regard every word as plainly factual.

Feeling fear is natural, allowing it to dictate our decisions, actions, and ultimately our future is not. "Hello, peace. Hello, joy. Hello, love..." God is bigger than ANY fear you're facing!

The noise and conflict of tasks, voices demanding attention, commitments and deadlines… In the middle of all this, there exists a gentle and profound force that can transform our very existence – Gratitude!

You may be feeling a decrease in progress, but rest assured, there is a greater meaning and a divine blueprint for your path.