When Peter refers to followers of Jesus as chosen, royal, and holy he does not do so to merely  make them feel good about themselves. He...

From the very first words of Peter’s letter, it is obvious that Peter wants followers of Jesus to see themselves as God’s chosen...

All year we have studied about loyalty, faithfulness, and allegiance to King Jesus. In this final lesson, we will consider some of Jesus’...

The birth of Jesus is the vindication of hope. The faithful children of Abraham had been waiting for centuries for God to fulfill his...

Hope cannot be exercised when we are comfortable and at ease. It is exercised when we are starving and famished, but are also joyfully...

Hopeful people are often attacked by the cynical, who see the hopeful as “a leaning wall” or a “tottering fence.” They scoff and...

Hope acknowledges the present reality, appreciates what God has done, and anticipates God working in similar ways in the future. Psalm 16...

Nearly everyone wants to experience peace, especially the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding. We want this peace guarding our...

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58