Reproduction keeps the world alive. Discipleship keeps the church alive. The post Equipping the Saints appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

We should all be pursuing deep intimacy with God, but that doesn't mean we will all have the same experiences. Testimonies are not formulas. The post In the Beginning, Part 21: Intimacy with God appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

The lynch pin in the entire spiritual battle – the most critical element in the life of the believer – is salvation, represented by a helmet in Ephesians 6. The sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, is a reliable and sufficient weapon for the battle. The post Ready for Battle: The Armor of God, Part 4 – The Helmet and the Sword appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

The Gospel of peace helps the believer in Jesus to stand firm and to move about with precision in the spiritual battle. Faith is only as reliable as the trustworthiness of the object of your faith. The object of our faith is the Lord Jesus Himself. The post Ready for Battle: The Armor of God, Part 3 – The Shoes and the Shield appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Successful living is deeply connected to the foundation of God's truth, upon which is built righteous choices that protect the heart and allow us to focus on Jesus and His kingdom. The post Ready for Battle: The Armor of God, Part 2 – The Belt & the Breastplate appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

In order to prepare for spiritual battle, we must understand that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, we must know our enemy and his schemes, and we must implement God's strategy for battle. The post Ready for Battle: The Armor of God, Part 1 – What Battle? appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Waiting on the Lord may tempt us to doubt His faithfulness. But if we dwell in God's Word, we can rest certain in His promises. The post In the Beginning, Part 19: The Sign of the Covenant appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

The Christian life is not based on feelings, it is based on the promises of God. The post In the Beginning, Part 18: The God Who Sees appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Divine promises are never executed by manipulation. The post In the Beginning, Part 17: Six Verses That Define the World appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

Religion is pride before the law, while Christianity is humility before the cross. The post In the Beginning, Part 16: God’s Covenant with Abraham appeared first on Reston Bible Church.