The Unusually Human Joy of Jesus

When God ordains sufferings for the good of his people, he also sustains them and cares for them with all the strength of his love. 

Because God’s purposeful sovereignty reaches absolutely everywhere, his gospel can satisfy, his mission will succeed, and his people can never be lost. 

Tim Keller is quoted as having said that, "every other treasure you have to purchase: Jesus is the only treasure that purchased you". How true is that! Salvation is a free gift and is of infinite, incomparable value - there is nothing that even comes close. In light of this, the ...  Show more

What can sustain the will to die for others, when you are innocent? Jesus banked on love and future joy. 

Life is short, but eternity lasts forever. Pastor Banning reminds us that one day we will stand before God, and what will truly matter are the things we built on the words of Jesus. The titles, achievements, and rewards of this world won’t follow us into eternity. Only what’s roo ...  Show more

What do you think happens when you die? Do you believe in Heaven and Hell? It's one of the most essential truths in Scripture. Today, Jesus tells the story of the deaths of two men: one who was rich in earthly treasures but destitute in love for the Lord, and one incredibly poor ...  Show more