Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

At the moment of salvation God takes the spiritually dead sinner and makes him spiritually alive in Christ—he is now a new creation in the Lord Jesus. And in God’s wisdom, as a sign of that radical spiritual change, He gave the ordinance of baptism to Christ’s church. But what does this reality mean for every true Christian? Join Tom Pennington as he makes the case from Scripture for The Biblical Priority of Baptism.

The Bible teaches that God alone is sovereign in salvation. This simply means that God is the author of salvation and that He is the author of spiritual growth. In Mark chapter 4 Jesus tells a parable that describes how God works in the hearts of sinners in order to bring them to true salvation. God uses His Word, or to use the language of the parable, a seed, to bring sinners to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Join us as Tom Pennington explains The Mysterious Growth of God's Kingdom.

Do you long to be spiritually mature? Do you desire to have a sense of spiritual stability in your life? The path to spiritual maturity isn't necessarily an easy one, especially in a world consumed by narcissism, spiritual shallowness, and sinful influence. However, as Christians we must take the appropriate measures to be mature in our faith, remain stable in our beliefs, and be unified in the body of Christ. Join Tom Pennington as he encourages believers to pursue Six Steps to Spiritual Stability.

We live in a time when a biblical view of marriage—between one man and one woman—is often attacked and slandered by the world. Even the concept of biblical love has been distorted by the culture and society. As Christians, what the Bible says must always shape our understanding of marriage. This should also be the motivating factor for husbands to biblically love their wives. Join Tom Pennington as he explains the apostle Paul's command: Husband, Love Your Wife.

The book of Malachi is often overlooked by Christians today, so it is necessary to recapture how important it really is. Within its pages God indicts the nation of Israel for their slanderous thinking, but also gives them clear direction so that they would repent of their sins and live in a way that honors Him. The same pattern is true for Christians today: we need to think and act according to what Scripture says. Join Tom Pennington as he teaches from the Old Testament: Malachi: A Virtual Tour.

The Bible presents Jesus of Nazareth as the promised Messiah of the Old Testament and as the rightful King of the universe. God makes this point clear by providentially orchestrating the arrival of the magi at Jesus' birth. Here, the magi acknowledge Jesus as Israel's divine Messiah and as the only way of salvation. But not everyone at Jesus' birth responded to Him like the magi. Join Tom Pennington has he explains the only appropriate response to the birth of Jesus Christ: Let Earth Receive Her King!