When Obedience Is Evil

God’s children are set apart as saints, given the privilege of sharing in Christ’s moral beauty. Pastor John explains how God’s holiness draws us to him. 

Christianity isn’t a fix for all suffering in this life — but it does offer unshakable joy in trials and immediate relief from the deepest of pains. 

Are you truly saved, or are you deceived about your standing before God? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into John Chapter 8 where Jesus confronts religious people who thought they were saved but weren't.Key Topics: False assurance, true salvation, Christian faith, biblica ...  Show more

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Why do you always say “my never before nicotine-stained fingers”—what’s the story? • How should Christians view cadaver dissection in medical training? • Should I invite Jehovah’s Witnesses ...  Show more

What does the Bible teach about the nature of Church? Are there certain non-negotiable essentials that all of us, as Christians, must believe about the Church in order to call ourselves Christians? Are there any over-arching principles that God has given us to help us live as a c ...  Show more

The story in Judges 17 is not interesting. It’s a bunch of trivial people doing kind of dumb, weird things. Micah robs his mother, but then he gives the money back. Then his mother cheats God. Then Micah hires a Levite, and then Danites hire the Levite instead. What’s the poin ...