Spectator Faith
“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17 (ESV) This week, we were visiting with a small group of folks from our church known as a “Life Group.” The concept is wonderful –
“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17 (ESV) This week, we were visiting with a small group of folks from our church known as a “Life Group.” The concept is wonderful –
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 (NIV) There’s a kind of faith that
Philip Anthony Mitchell is a native of Queens, NY. He is the founder and lead pastor of 2819 CHURCH, a lively Christ-centered movement based in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of the 2819 INSTITUTE. An honors graduate from North Carolina Central
“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” Luke 10:19 (ESV) There are days when the weight of life feels overwhelming. The enemy whispers lies,
Alistair Begg is the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, a daily and weekend program that brings the exposition of Scripture to a global audience through radio, podcast, and a wide range of digital and streaming platforms. Since its launch in
“This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters… See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:16, 19 (ESV) We
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and
“Let’s hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 (NASB) If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to keep your faith strong when the world seems to shift beneath your feet, you’re
“Little children, guard yourselves from idols.” 1 John 5:21 (NASB) The very first commandment God gave His people when He spoke from Mount Sinai is found in Exodus 20:2-3. It wasn’t buried at the end of the list, and it wasn’t a suggestion.
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 (NASB) When Jesus stood in front of Pilate during