The apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans depicts the stages of a person’s spiritual journey with Christ—the journey from lost soul to liberated believer. In Romans 7:1–25, Paul abruptly pauses his travelog of faith to offer his readers a humble and honest self-portrait. Look closely as Paul reveals his inner conflict with his own sinful nature.
Many people are slaves to earthly masters like wealth, power, sex, or self-indulgence. Such masters lure people with false hope only to leave them empty and thirsting for more. Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ serve a better Master, one who is a compassionate and gentle and who will never disappoint.
My people are slaves to earthly masters like wealth, power, sex, or self-indulgence. Such masters lure people with false hope only to leave them empty and thirsting for more. Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ serve a better Master, one who is a compassionate and gentle and who will never disappoint.
Many people are slaves to earthly masters like wealth, power, sex, or self-indulgence. Such masters lure people with false hope only to leave them empty and thirsting for more. Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ serve a better Master, one who is a compassionate and gentle and who will never disappoint.
Many Christians wrongly believe that they are doomed to failure—that some temptations simply are too strong to resist. But as believers, we don’t have to give in! In Romans 6:5–14, the apostle Paul told Christians that since they were saved by grace, they could now live by grace.
Many people worship the god of success, sacrificing their time, energy, and focus to achieve their dreams of “the good life.” The closer they get to it, however, the more elusive it becomes. Those who worship this idol believe that enough success will eventually bring happiness, satisfaction, and relief. Pastor Chuck Swindoll advises you to pursue eternal significance and be truly well-off in God’s eyes. Scripture ref: 1 Peter 5: 5-7
Many people worship the god of success, sacrificing their time, energy, and focus to achieve their dreams of “the good life.” The closer they get to it, however, the more elusive it becomes. Those who worship this idol believe that enough success will eventually bring happiness, satisfaction, and relief. Pastor Chuck Swindoll advises you to pursue eternal significance and be truly well-off in God’s eyes. Scripture ref: 1 Peter 5: 5-7
The apostle Peter didn’t see himself as the powerful CEO of the early church. Instead, he saw himself as a humble shepherd overseeing God’s dear sheep. A godly leader has the responsibility to care for and to protect his flock. Peter embraced this perspective, and in 1 Peter 5:1–4, he encouraged other Christian ministers to pursue a lifestyle of humility and love. Hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s call to embrace the way of the shepherd. Scripture ref: 1 Peter 5:1-4
The apostle Peter didn’t see himself as the powerful CEO of the early church. Instead, he saw himself as a humble shepherd overseeing God’s dear sheep. A godly leader has the responsibility to care for and to protect his flock. Peter embraced this perspective, and in 1 Peter 5:1–4, he encouraged other Christian ministers to pursue a lifestyle of humility and love. Hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s call to embrace the way of the shepherd. Scripture ref: 1 Peter 5:1-4
In 1 Peter 4:12–19, the apostle Peter offers an unexpected antidote for the disease of suffering: rejoicing! Peter could rejoice because he knew that he could depend on God to carry him through the most debilitating trials. Receive Pastor Chuck Swindoll exhortation to live with grace under pressure.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he wraps up this series on 1 Peter. Like the early followers of Jesus, you can maintain living hope throughout your journey of faith.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he wraps up this series on 1 Peter. Like the early followers of Jesus, you can maintain living hope throughout your journey of faith.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll counsels Christians to stand their ground. Though Satan may appear to be a fearsome foe, the devil was rendered powerless by the blood of the Lamb. Depend on Christ to give you the courage to stand nose-to-nose with the adversary.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll counsels Christians to stand their ground. Though Satan may appear to be a fearsome foe, the devil was rendered powerless by the blood of the Lamb. Depend on Christ to give you the courage to stand nose-to-nose with the adversary.
Find fulfilment in Christ as Pastor Chuck Swindoll advises you to pursue eternal significance and be truly well-off in God’s eyes.