In Israel's northern city of Caesarea Philippi, among the ruins of a worship centre dedicated to the Greek god Pan, a cave exists that was long believed by those who worshipped there to be the doorway into the netherworld. It was in the vicinity of this grotto, the alleged gateway to hell, that Jesus promised: "Upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it" (Matthew 16:18).
From Pentecost in the first century to the present day, Satan has attempted to destroy Christ's Church—yet it endures. From a small group of Jewish outsiders in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, Christ built His Church to reach even the remotest parts of the world. Despite controversies, wars, and denominational splits, the Church continues to be the means through which God announces to a dark and dying world that light and life have come in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ.
For these reasons, and many more, we learn about and appreciate the body of Christ, the Church.
From Titus 2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains the value of living a genuine Christian life, no matter one’s age. A life well-lived makes the Gospel appear as it should—appealing, right, and beautiful.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Titus 2 to explain how believers’ lives are on display to a watching world. He points out how every Christian—no matter their age or stage in life—has something valuable to contribute to the body of Christ.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains why Paul described these teachers as rebellious: they resisted sound doctrine and twisted the truth. These “empty talkers” were confusing the church body.
From Paul’s wise mentorship of Titus, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws application points from Titus 1 on how to appoint church elders and leaders.
From Titus 1, Pastor Chuck teaches how you, too, can walk in a greater measure of faith, knowledge, and hope!
In a small but detailed letter, the Apostle Paul packs a punch with plenty of takeaways. Pastor Chuck Swindoll lays out significant lessons from Titus that Christians still need today!
As long as the church of Jesus Christ is present on this earth, lawlessness remains under great restraint. Second Thessalonians 2:7 puts it well, “For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way.”
Discover how Nehemiah handled this failure as you listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s message on Nehemiah 13. The ancient leader’s gracious, prayerful, and firm example remains relevant as a helpful standard for us today.
When Nehemiah finally completed the reconstruction of Jerusalem’s wall in Nehemiah 12:27–47, the Israelites met the accomplishment with hymns in praise to God. After decades of darkness, the people could see that God truly was moving among His people! Find joy with Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he demonstrates how the secret to happiness is continual trust in God.
Nehemiah 11 recognizes the “willing unknowns,” a special group of people who served a vital function in Jerusalem but never saw their names in lights. We will consider also our own sacrificial service and learn to appreciate those who work behind-the-scenes in our homes, workplaces, and realms of leadership.
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