Jesus immediately unfolds what He meant when He stated our righteousness must go deeper than the meticulous rule-abiding Pharisees. True righteousness begins within. Likewise, unrighteousness begins within us. So Jesus made the astonishing statement that God counts hatred as murder. Pastor Chuck Swindoll traces Jesus' argument in Matthew 5:21-26 to help us see how kingdom-living begins in the heart, how anger has far reaching consequences, and how the radical spiritual power of reconciliation is stronger than revenge.

Steering Clear of Murder, Part 1

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Amid apocalyptic unraveling on earth, the apostle John sees reason for rejoicing in his vision, recorded in Revelation 7:1-17. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores this grace-filled reprieve, showcasing a delay in judgments and the sealing of the servants of God. You'll be inspired by the scene of saints hailing from every nation, tribe, and language uniting in praise and worship. Take time to dwell on God's promise to believers for vindication and eternal peace in heaven. Christ promises to wipe every tear from our eyes.

An Interlude: Earthly Restraint and Heavenly Worship, Part 1

Many wish they could peer deep into the future. Even Jesus' disciples wanted to know what the end of time would look like. The apostle John gets a moment-by-moment look at the last days as he witnesses the Lamb breaking the fifth and sixth seals in Revelation 6:9-17. God's justice, vengeance, and wrath are emphasized in the world's final chapter as martyrs are avenged and the earth gives way. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains why today we must proclaim God's grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love!

More Seals Broken . . . More Lives Shaken and Taken, Part 3

More Seals Broken . . . More Lives Shaken and Taken, Part 2

More Seals Broken . . . More Lives Shaken and Taken, Part 1

In his vision of heaven, John at last witnesses the beginning of the end as the Lamb begins to break the seals in Revelation 6:1-8. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains the symbolism of the white, red, black, and ashen horses of the apocalypse. Each of the four brings with it earthly destruction on an increasing scale. While it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disheartened at the disastrous scenes, none of them come as a surprise to God. Find out why the terrifying picture of events is tempered with good news for believers!

Steering Clear of Murder, Part 1

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