Faith that Speaks— Anytime, Anywhere

In the midst of unimaginable suffering, the Old Testament prophet, Jeremiah, found hope in God by deliberately calling certain truths to mind, reminding himself to stop listening to his despair and start speaking truth to his soul. From Lamentations 3, we discover that when tragedy surrounds us, we can find hope by remembering that God's character hasn't changed—His steadfast love and compassion never cease; they are new every morning. Join Tom Pennington as he explains from Lamentations 3, specifically Hope From Ashes: Responding to Tragedy.

In the New Testament, particularly the book of Acts, we find the core biblical priorities that every true follower of Jesus Christ should be engaged in. But what makes these priorities so important? And why should every Christian organize their lives with these priorities in mind? In this brief 2-part series, we discover how believers must prioritize that which is truly important for the Christian life and why our lives must be intimately connected to Christ and His church and the glory of God our Father. Join Tom Pennington from the book of Acts as he explains The Essentials.

In this life, do you only seek and make it your aim personal peace and personal prosperity—seeking only comfort, security, and material gain? In contrast, King David demonstrates that a person after God's own heart is driven by one all-consuming passion that stands in stark contrast to these worldly motivations—a passion we'll discover as Tom Pennington explains 1 Samuel 17 and the encounter between David and Goliath and what it means to be A Man After God's Own Heart.

Do you struggle with temptation and sin? In Matthew 4, while being tempted by Satan himself, Jesus powerfully demonstrates His victory over both temptation and sin. But there's a deeper truth here often overlooked: Jesus is the promised Messiah, the King of Israel who has both the power over sin and death and also the power to save people from temptation and sin. Join Tom Pennington as he explains Matthew 4 and The Temptation of Jesus Christ.

Has salvation always been by faith alone—or is that just a New Testament idea? In Romans 4, the apostle Paul builds an airtight case for justification by faith using two towering Old Testament figures: Abraham the patriarch and David the king. The proof is stunning—God's way of making people right with Him has never changed. Join Tom Pennington as he unpacks Romans 4 to show how Paul Proves the Gospel from the Old Testament.

In Paul's letter to the Romans, he makes the way of salvation—or in theological terms, justification—crystal clear. Justification is by faith alone in Christ alone—no work, no merit, and no human effort can save anyone. But Paul doesn't stop there. In Romans 3:27–31, he provides essential cross-checks to ensure we as Christians truly grasp God's way of salvation. Join Tom Pennington as he explains Romans 3 and The Implications of Justification.