Telling the Truth

Having encouraged his readers to “keep the faith” despite the pressures under which they were living, and having delivered warnings to them about the dangers of abandoning the faith, our writer now defines, describes, and illustrates faith and hope so that there will be no confusion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

It’s easy to place your faith in people, parties, and programs. But it’s impossible for all those things to sustain and uphold your heart. When patience wears thin and genuine hope is all you long for, the “who” of faith matters greatly. And there’s no better Who than the Lord, our God.In this message, Stuart Briscoe opens Scripture to reveal the character of our promise-keeping God. He is true, He is faithful—and there’s no better place for your faith to be than in Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

“Whom we confess” and “the faith we profess” are both translations of the Greek word homologia, which is defined as “an act of proclamation in which the concrete relation of man to Jesus is expressed in binding and valid form.” Jesus expressed the importance of such a homologia (Matthew 10:32), and Hebrews confirmed it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The Philippian church supported Paul in his missionary work, and he was grateful. But he insisted that he was not dependent on them. His dependence and contentment rested elsewhere. His teaching on the subject is applicable to all. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Paul said he counted “everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus (his) Lord” and his “one thing” was to “press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” He was determined to “press on.” Whatever happened! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Paul said he counted “everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus (his) Lord” and his “one thing” was to “press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” He was determined to “press on.” Whatever happened! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Paul bluntly expressed his opinion of the world in which he and the Philippians were living when he called it “a crooked and depraved generation.” But he believed that they were placed in the situation so that they could shine brightly in it. Points of light! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In Greek culture, by definition, slaves were “humble” because of their status, and free men for the same reason had no need of humility. For Christians, however, humility before God is an absolute necessity. This clash between Christ and culture exists today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Life is made up of actions and reactions. Sometimes we act and produce consequences. Other times things happen, then we react. Christians are called to react “in a manner worthy of the gospel”—whatever happens! A major challenge which needs exploring. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Jill Briscoe will freely admit that even as a Christian, she struggles with worry—and she’s not alone. Battling against worry and reclaiming the energy and abundant life that worry steals from us is a daily battle for so many people. Are you ready to learn how to rule worrisome situations and not be ruled by them?In this message, Jill shares the turning point in her life when she finally felt the worry war pivot in her favor—and it had a lot to do with studying the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111