Before he created the earth, God knew pain would plague this world. And not only knew, but planned. And not only planned — but purposed.

The Purposes of God in the Pain of the World

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David Mathis | Whomever God justifies, he also sanctifies. What means has he given us to keep growing in holiness?

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David Mathis | The safest soul in all the universe is the one that rejoices in the risen Christ. God will never destroy those who delight in his Son.

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Tony Reinke | How should Christians orient toward technology? Should we ignore it, embrace it, be suspicious of it, or shun it altogether?

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David Mathis | Even among pastor-elder teams, conflict comes. Disagreements are inevitable. How then might we navigate conflict with a constant eye toward God-honoring unity?

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Why do God’s people wake up as believers day after day until they die? Because the same word that made us goes on keeping us to the end.

The Purposes of God in the Pain of the World

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