The Simple Truth

As Pastor Dion teaches about the attributes of God today, he emphasizes that God is like no other. God is utterly unique, and He alone is in power. The devil is not equal and opposite to God; God is far more powerful than Satan will ever be. Contemplating the absolute greatness and wisdom of God can be frightening. And yet, our God chooses to love us! If we have given our life to Christ, these truths about our God don’t need to scare us. Instead, they can be an encouragement, because our mighty God is good.

The Bible tells us exactly what God's character is like. But God doesn't want us to stop there. He wants us to continually seek Him so that we may have a deep, personal, and intimate relationship with Him. But what does that look like? How can you have such a powerful relationship with an invisible creator? Pastor Dion puts it this way: Today, we must seek God continually. As we pursue Him, He will draw close to us. God is ready to embrace you with open arms, will you accept His embrace?

To deny the existence of God is a matter of rebellion. Coming to the conclusion that God doesn't exist simply doesn't make sense once you begin to consider the complexity of creation. From the interworkings of all living organisms to the endless expanse of space, there is too much going on for a reality without God to even be possible. In today's message, Pastor Dion tackles the question: does God exist? In doing so, he hopes to help you better understand why Christians believe what we believe.

The biggest disease among humanity today is sin. Because of the fall of Eden, we are naturally prone to sin, which, as you can imagine, is not what God wants for our lives. To restate the point Pastor Dion was making, unsaved people are under the control of Satan himself. That's a terrifying thought! If you have asked Jesus into your heart, you have been rescued from the grasp of Satan. Do you have friends or family who doesn't know the Lord today? What can you do to lead them to safety in the kingdom of God?

Our wickedness has separated us from God. There's no way to sugarcoat it. Immediately after the first sin in the Garden of Eden, humanity was destined to be forever plagued by sin. This still holds true today, but through his message, Pastor Dion wants us to know that we have a secret weapon to fight back with. That weapon is Jesus! He was sent to earth by God to die for our sins, and because of His sacrifice, we no longer have to be apart from God. That's fantastic news!

One of the most well-known words that Christians use is fellowship. The Bible contains numerous victories of faith when friends are involved. Before entering Corinth, the apostle Paul needed friends that would encourage him throughout this mission. Today, Pastor Dion answers the question: can you do Christianity alone? The Bible states that one may be defeated, two can defend themselves, but a cord of three strands is not easily broken. You, God, and who could be your third strand today?

Whenever we hear stories of great faith in the Bible, it may be easy for us to label the characters as superheroes. Although, the Apostle Paul was human just like us - with flaws and insecurities. The real superhero is the Holy Spirit. For us, sometimes the excuses are too many to count. Yet, the Bible says there is a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on, as well as the Holy Spirit preparing the way before us. Pastor Dion encourages us today to not let timidity win, but let Christ shine through!

This might be basic, but it has to be emphasized - "God so loved the WORLD!" (not just one specific people group). You can come from any walk of life and still be a Christian. Paul's mission was not only to reach the Jews with the knowledge of Christ's resurrected but also the Gentiles. Pastor Dion shows us in today's scripture that Paul did exactly that in his latest expedition. Jesus is for all people. Look around you - is there someone that doesn't fit the world's mold that could know about Jesus today?

How's your workout routine? Everywhere you look and even around the corner, you'll find a fitness center to work out your body. These public gyms have certain tools to work the specific muscles in your body. Being a part of a church and even a tight-knit group of believers can help you work out your SPIRITUAL muscles. Pastor Dion urges that a faith that is strong is one that constantly seeks out ways to grow in Christ. As you listen, exercise your faith and ask God to show you what areas need work today.

One of Paul's most important challenges was to bring the truth of the gospel to the Jewish people first, then the Gentiles. Paul visited many synagogues in his lifetime and there was no better feeling than the realization that Jesus was truly the Messiah the Jewish people were constantly praying for. Pastor Dion calls it the "aha" moment for the Jewish people when Paul revealed the Old Testament prophecies come to fruition in the life of Jesus. Today, how is God giving you that "aha" moment with Him?