Peter, a man who was brazen, rough, quick-tempered, and hastily spoken, was seen and affirmed by Jesus as a solid and faithful guy. Incredibly, Jesus voiced what he would transform and make Peter be.

Fourteen hundred years before John ministered in the Judean wilderness, Israel crossed the same stretch of desert, entering the Promised Land. The people were full of hope for a new life as God held back the Jordan River, allowing them to cross on dry...

Jesus requires humility and service from his followers to one another. Genuine love is evident in attitudes and actions, not merely with words. The Passover meal is a reminder that Jesus is our Messiah.

When the Israeli spies showed up, Rahab knew of their God and showed evidence of faith in him. The mysterious and marvelous working of the Holy Spirit in people's hearts is undeniable. Throughout the Bible, the Holy Spirit brings about the...

If you’re not experiencing the power and victory of God in your life, you need to ask why. It could be that you have grieved the Holy Spirit, quenching his power that could be working through you.

Genuine Christianity requires faith in Christ Jesus, who graciously gives new natures to those who deny themselves, bear the cross of Christ, and walk with the newness of life afforded them

Fear is a powerful motivator. It has a healthy place in our lives; it can move us to action or alert us of danger, but God doesn’t intend fear to be lasting. On the contrary, if fear persists, it wreaks havoc on us spiritually, emotionally...

Living unto God is a challenge while living in the world, and doing so requires deep faith—faith that forsakes the cravings of our flesh and the beckoning of the world because we are confident that Christ called us to righteousness and will reward us...

Moses’ parents were so confident in the hope of God’s call in their son that they hid him away for three months despite the Egyptian government’s command for them to do otherwise. They did so by remarkable faith that could only come from God. Such...

Acts 10 is the narrative of Peter sharing the gospel with Cornelius. God saves him from sin and judgment, extending salvation to his household. That alone is wonderous, but God is doing far more; he makes known that the door to his kingdom is opening...