The Law and the Gospel
Some Christians struggle with their relationship to the Law, as presented in the Old Testament. Some ignore the Law and claim to be “freed” from it. Others see it as a manual towards godly living. Today Dr. John outlines the intent and benefit of the Law for us all. A correct understanding demonstrates that while the Law is not our master nor our strength, it is a teacher and signpost for the Spirit’s work.
READ MOREGoing on For Eternity
Our minds struggle to take in eternity. For us now, all earthly things have a beginning and an end. It’s hard to imagine an existence in a time and place that continues forever. Dr. John points us to the infinity of heaven, in both time and space. We will suffer no loss and share God’s delight. It will be the best we could ever know without diminishment or conclusion.
READ MORERuling and Reigning With Christ
What will we do in heaven? Endless picnics, golf games, hikes through the forest and flying through the clouds? Dr. John elevates our understanding. Our dominion over the earth will be restored and we will exercise authority and judgement as God in the name of Jesus. Lest you think that such an earthly picture is too confined, remember, the universe is large and Christ rules over every bit of it. We will rule with Him.
READ MORESeeing God Face to Face
Our curiosity about the environment of heaven is understandable. We want to know what the celestial neighbourhood is like! But Dr. John reminds us today that the delight of heaven is not in the descriptive details. God is the center of all that heaven will be and all that we will be about. We will see God face to face and nothing will grant more joy than that.
READ MOREThe Ressurection of the Body
Often people think of eternity as only a spiritual dimension. But heaven will not be filled with floating souls. We will have faces with smiles, arms and legs that move us. We will be physically resurrected for eternity. Today Dr. John answers our questions and dispels many of our myths about our future physical state.
READ MOREA New Heaven and a New Earth
Many people think of heaven simply as an extension of earth, only better! Today Dr. John speaks of heaven and earth as a new work of God. There will be a new earth, transformed from the old. Heaven will no longer be distant but descended upon earth. The lives of God’s people will be filled with unending love, joy, creativity, peace, and worship for the One who has done it all.
READ MOREThe Final Judgment
Once we really understand how much better it is to be in God’s presence when we die, it can transform our outlook on life here on earth.
READ MOREThe Intermediate State
Once we really understand how much better it is to be in God’s presence when we die, it can transform our outlook on life here on earth.
READ MOREWhat Happens To The Believer At Death
Once we really understand how much better it is to be in God’s presence when we die, it can transform our outlook on life here on earth.
READ MOREHow To Be Sure You’re Going To Heaven
It is God alone who has the power to determine our eternal destiny.
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