Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

Have you truly placed your trust in Jesus Christ, the living Word made flesh, for your eternal salvation? And in your daily walk, are you drawing strength and guidance from the Written Word—the Scripture—for your spiritual growth? According to the book of James, the best way to analyze or test the genuineness of your faith is to “look in the mirror” and ask yourself if you treasure Jesus Christ and delight in His Word. In the series, Join Tom Pennington as he teaches from James 1 and encourages all believers to Look in the Mirror!

In the ancient world, when Greeks walked the agora or Romans gathered in their forums, citizenship carried a profoundly different weight. For them, to be a citizen wasn't merely to possess rights and privileges—though these existed. And friends, this ancient understanding perhaps better reflects the biblical concept of our heavenly citizenship. Scripture teaches that followers of Christ are, in fact, "citizens of heaven"—a profound status that grants us remarkable privileges, yes. But one that simultaneously places upon us serious responsibilities and duties. Join Tom Pennington as he explains from Philippians 1 that we, as Christians, are Not From Around Here.

According to Scripture, God both designed and established marriage. Therefore, He defines it and has the sole right and authority to uphold it. Unfortunately, the culture today has tried to redefine marriage. And some in the professing evangelical church have set aside the Scripture and let the spirit of the age define what is right. Join Tom Pennington as he explains from Scripture what marriage and family are and how we are to live in those contexts in a way that pleases our heavenly Father in a series titled Marriage and Family by God's Design.

How are we, as Christians, to respond to fear? Because we live in a sinful, fallen world, we are all prone to fear—and oftentimes we resort to thinking and responding unbiblically during those times. The question becomes: How do we transform our terror into trust? When the darkness closes in, where—and to whom—do we turn? Join Tom Pennington as he considers Psalm 91 and that all believers can rest In the Shadow of the Almighty.

In every age, Christians have to make decisions about issues and topics that the Bible either doesn't mention at all, or that, if it does, are not entirely definitive. How should you as a believer discern and govern the decisions you make - even if there’s disagreement with other church members and other believers? Thankfully, in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, and in other texts of Scripture, you’ll find several practical and helpful principles. Join Tom Pennington as he explains Romans 14 in a series titled, Hard Call: When the Bible Is Silent.

The one true God of the Bible—the Lord of all creation—is by nature a savior. He truly delights in saving rebellious sinners from His wrath and future judgment. God reveals in His Word that he has a shepherd’s heart—He cares for humanity and those whom He has created in His image. He also has a special love and care for those whom He has redeemed through His Son, Jesus Christ. In one of the greatest chapters of the Bible—Isaiah 53—God reveals how lost sinners can be reconciled to Him. Join Tom Pennington as he teaches that God is The Shepherd of Your Soul.