A proper view of sin is necessary for a proper view of the gospel. Unless we understand the “bad news” of our condition, judged guilty of sin, we will neither seek out nor believe the “good news” of forgiveness and grace in Christ.

The Church is the means that the Lord is using to build His Kingdom; the Church is the place where the Lord is gathering His people; and the Church is the place where Jesus is glorified (Ephesians 3:21).

The Church is the means that the Lord is using to build His Kingdom; the Church is the place where the Lord is gathering His people; and the Church is the place where Jesus is glorified (Ephesians 3:21).

The Holy Spirit is the One who brings new life to sinners; He turns hearts of stone into hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26) and brings life wherever He desires (John 3:8).

The Holy Spirit is the One who brings new life to sinners; He turns hearts of stone into hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26) and brings life wherever He desires (John 3:8).

To truly believe in Jesus, we must confess that He is fully God, the Creator of all things.

To truly believe in Jesus, we must confess that He is fully God, the Creator of all things.

The Lord reminds us not to focus on the power of the opposition, but instead to look to Him and His sufficiency.

The Apostles’ Creed begins “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.” This is good and proper because the knowledge of God is the beginning of all of our knowledge.

The Lord reminds us not to focus on the power of the opposition, but instead to look to Him and His sufficiency.