Paul could honestly say to the Romans that he was not ashamed of the Gospel because he made the Gospel his top priority. Believers can say they are not ashamed of the Gospel, but does their life show it?

Some may choose the NIV for its ease of reading or other reasons. But what are you missing? The NIV has manipulated an already faulty text in order to be politically correct. We use the KJV because it is the closest English version we have to the original manuscripts.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of dynamic maturity in the Christian life, urging believers to actively cultivate virtues, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity to foster a flourishing faith. Drawing from 2 Peter 1, true growth stems from diligent engagement with Scripture and a commitment to enduring trials which ultimately leading to a life that reflects God's character and bears fruit.

It is the desire of every believer to live a life honoring to God and free from sin. However, we are still living in a fleshly body which means that we will not be sinless. Through Christ, we are able to grow in sanctification and have victory over our sin. O! for the day that we will be with Christ and have no more sin!

When the trials of life swirl around us, we can follow the Word of God to where God, our Master, desires us to go. A pursuit of Christ by means of the Word of God will carry us through the trials of suffering that will come as we seek to serve God.

The ESV is widely popular among Christian circles in our day. But, is it the Word of God? Learn some of the history behind the ESV and why it is not the Word of God.

Ministry must begin with service. It is natural for us to exalt ourselves over Christ and His will. Hence, the necessity to have spiritual maturity before service. Otherwise, we are seeking to serve God in our own sinful flesh.

Believers possess a power through Christ that far exceeds any demonic influence. This power is rooted in the indwelling Spirit of God and obedience to His Word. Many today talk of spiritual warfare and demon possession as if it is the same thing. Through Christ, the believer will never be possessed by demons.

The reason that most believers do not want to fight the battle and press forward in their Christian life is that they do not want to. However, God has done so much for us, we ought to press forward for Him and live the life He has for us.

One of the greatest characteristics of God is that He is eternal. What does this mean for us today?