Conformity to Christ is a journey that starts with seeking to know Him, is built on submission to Him, is a process that takes time, is a journey through suffering. The post Abounding in Hope, Part 4: Hope in Our Conformity to Christ appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Embracing hope means recognizing that this world is not our home, that the return of Christ is certain, and that our eternal home is secure. The post Abounding in Hope, Part 3: The Return of Christ and Our Eternal Home appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

A "know so" hope means recognizing that doubting is human, that this life is not all there is, that this life does not compare to what is to come, and that this world's trouble is temporary. The post Abounding in Hope, Part 2: A ‘Know So’ Hope appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Hope is the confident trust in the promises of God about that which is yet to take place. The need for hope is universal, begins with godly fear, and walks the road of biblical lament. The post Abounding in Hope, Part 1: The Desperate Need of All People appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

God’s calling to “go” will always disrupt our lives because it supersedes our fears, prejudices, comforts, social status, and preferences. The post From the Field: Go appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

In Jesus Christ, our daily walk with His Holy Spirit brings true freedom. Freedom is not doing whatever we want, but wisely living by the law of love. The post The Holy Spirit, Part 8: Freedom in the Spirit appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to build up God's church, not to just consume. The post The Holy Spirit, Part 7: The Edifying Gifts appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Spiritual gifts are not secret abilities to be gained or discovered, but they are ministry assignments to be stewarded. The post The Holy Spirit, Part 6: The Sign Gifts appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Our job is to move through life in tandem with the Holy Spirit, being able to follow His lead on every turn. We keep in step with the Spirit by renewing our minds in the Word every day, but learning to discern, and by seeking wise counsel. The post The Holy Spirit, Part 5: Keep in Step appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Prayer is proportionate to power. Prayer is evidence of the Spirit of Christ within us, dependence on the Spirit at work for us, and confidence in the Spirit's work through us. The post The Holy Spirit, Part 4: Prayer in the Spirit appeared first on Reston Bible Church.