Hold Fast
In the book of Revelation, our Lord Jesus requires that churches hold fast to the truths that have been passed down in Scripture. Tragically, our Lord's command is ignored today by most professing Christians—some of the most important truths in Scripture are downplayed, ignored, and sometimes just outright rejected. But if we are to be Christians who are sound in the faith and able to refute that which contradicts, we must embrace the key truths that today's professing church has largely forgotten. We must hold fast to them. Join Tom Pennington as he explains key truths from Scripture that every Christian must Hold Fast.
Part 34
The book of Revelation gives a detailed description of what the new heaven and earth will be like for all those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ. It is clear that there will be no more pain, sorrow, tears, trials, or death. But more than that, the Bible teaches that believers will spend eternity in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Part 4
The Bible teaches that it is God alone who is great. He is unmatched and unrivaled, meaning there is no one like Him. This is the consistent testimony of Scripture and such a vital truth that we as Christians must embrace and champion. It is God’s greatness that is the foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Part 5
To discover the meaning and message of the Bible, you must be committed to reading and studying it. And when you do, you will come to understand the grand story of Scripture: God is redeeming a people by His Son, Jesus Christ, for His Son, to the praise of His own glory. And John chapter 17 gives us a glimpse of that great story.
Part 6
The great story and theme of the Bible is that God is redeeming a people, by His Son, for His Son, to His own glory. Friend, are you one of God’s redeemed? Have you been saved by the blood of Jesus Christ? The Bible teaches that the Eternal Son of God came into the world to accomplish salvation for His people—and He did so for the glory of God.
Part 8
God’s sovereignty and providence go hand-in-hand, and it is vital that every Christian know the Bible’s teaching on such doctrines and live in light of such key truths. Scripture teaches that not only does God preserve all the things that He created, but He also governs all the things to ensure that the purposes for which He created them are in fact accomplished.
Part 9
Sadly, there are many misconceptions about salvation and how God saves a sinner who is dead in their trespasses and sins. But Scripture is clear that salvation, from beginning to end, is a might work of the Triune God: it was decreed by the Father, accomplished by the Son, and applied by the Spirit.