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A church is like a family, and the ministry has a sort of parental function. In 1 Thessalonians 2 Paul speaks of his conduct, of the people's conversion, and of his concern. Most of all the relationship between church and ministry is one of love.

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And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Surveying the Seven Saying of Christ on the Cross and the Six unusual Sights that surrounded Christ on the Cross as God's divine providence.

1. The humility required for such joyful love 2. The hindrance resisting such joyful love 3. The heart reflected in such joyful love

Biblical discernment calls Christians to stand firmly on God's Word with humility, courage, and love. Drawing from Philippians 1:9–10 and Ephesians 4:15, Dave Jenkins explains how a teachable spirit, biblical conviction, and devotion to Christ shape faithful discernment. Learn why discernment seeks to protect others from spiritual harm and point them to Christ, and consider four practical ways to...

Becoming Like Jesus Christ-Centered Faith: Becoming Like the One We Believe Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 8–10; Philippians 1:9–11; 1 Corinthians 13 This message emphasizes that authentic, Christ-centered faith is more than believing something about Jesus; it is believing Him in such a way that we are continually becoming more like Him. Everyone is becoming who and what they believe, and wha...

Jospeh being an eminent type of Jesus Christ is set as a governor over the storehouses of Egypt. Jospeh finds himself in a glorious position, with a glorious provision, for a glorious purpose. In all these things Jesus Christ is all the more glorious.

This passage is a lot more meaningful if you can have a better understanding of the word for "sure" and the word for "simple". Sure is used by Paul and Peter in the New Testament and compared to their experience with Christ. The word for simple is actually a word that means an open-gate or door. And the image here is compared to our mind that has an open gate with no filter to keep things out or k...

How he Loves How he Lives How he Dies

Christians are called to contend for the faith while correcting opponents with gentleness. Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain why the gospel, biblical authority, and faithful worship must be defended. Learn to distinguish serious error from secondary disagreements and pursue discernment marked by courage, patience, and love for Christ and His church. For more fro...

This Week on "The Friends of Israel Today" Radio: God is using The Friends of Israel to help young Christians stand courageously with the Jewish people through ORIGINS, a life-changing three-week service trip to Israel. Cameron Joyner joins our show this week to share stories and testimonies from the ORIGINS trips he has led, including the unforgettable 2025 visit that coincided with Iran and Isra...

Christians must evaluate claims of revival by Scripture. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why crowds, emotions, and miracle claims cannot establish that a movement is from God. Drawing on 1 John 4:1 and Acts 17:11, he outlines four principles for biblical discernment: submit to God's Word, look for Christ-centered teaching, examine lasting spiritual fruit, and exercise patience. True revival...

What does it mean to truly love and why should we pursue this sanctification?

It is a mark of grace to be a witness for the Lord Jesus Christ.

How do you raise children who still want to be around you when they're grown? Kevin Swanson, Danny Craig, and Bill Roach start with 1 John 4. Your kids learn love from a father who has received God's love himself. The three of them admit where they've failed. Kevin spent far more time with his son than with his daughters. Bill played referee instead of listening. Danny catches himself treating his...

How does the Lord address and expose our idolatry? Jeremiah 2:29–37 prepares us for the evening sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these nine verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord addresses and exposes our idolatry through affliction, His Word, tokens of His covenant love, and frustrating our idolatrous efforts.

In this episode of The Gospel Way Catechism, we explore Question 10: "Who Are We?" Answer: We are persons loved by God, created to love God, love others, and care for the world he has made. We become like what we love. Our identity is found not by looking within ourselves but looking up to God. Through Scripture and conversation, we consider what it means to find our true identity in God rather th...

This devotional explores the concept of true spiritual rest, distinguishing it from worldly comforts or financial security. It argues that genuine peace of mind is not found in human effort or moral performance but is rooted exclusively in the finished work of Christ. The message addresses two common sources of anxiety: the fear that good works are necessary to maintain God's favor and the doubt t...

Genuine revival is a sovereign work of God that produces repentance, devotion to Christ, and obedience to His Word. Dave Jenkins examines lessons from revival movements, explains why emotional excitement and extraordinary claims are insufficient evidence of spiritual renewal, and encourages Christians to test every movement by Scripture. Learn to look for the fruit of repentance, holiness, love fo...