5 Marks of a Rule-Keeper Who is Far From God
It may seem surprising, but rule-keepers may be farther from God than rule-breakers. This is the lesson of the prodigal’s older brother.
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Who Were the Pharisees?
Jesus always seemed to be picking fights with the Pharisees. But who were they, anyway?
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Relational Immediacy in Marriage
Relational immediacy means inviting someone to stop and reflect on what just happened relationally or emotionally in conflict.
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Three Lessons from the Prodigal Father
God wants a relationship with us, and he’ll stop at nothing to get it. He doesn’t just tolerate sinners, he seeks them out and welcomes them home.
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Biblical Gospel vs. Prosperity Gospel: The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son parable is one of Jesus’ most powerful stories. But prosperity gospel preachers are missing the whole point.
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Three Lessons from the Prodigal Son
If you are far from God – no matter how far – there is still hope for you. We can never out-sin God’s forgiveness.
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10 Sinful Responses to Sin
Everyone sins, and in many cases even our responses to sin can be sinful. Here are 10 examples.
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Prodigal (Series)
In this series we’ll examine the main characters in the prodigal son story to discover this truth: God wants a relationship with us, and he’ll stop at nothing to get it.
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Final Battle Instructions for the Christian Culture Wars
Peter reminds the church that the battle with our culture is not a losing effort. Thirty years earlier Jesus was the one reminding Peter of the same thing. Studying these parallel passages, we can see three final instructions.
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Understanding Expectations in Marriage
If you feel disappointment, annoyance or anger with your spouse, it may be due to an unmet expectation.
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Five Steps to Winning the War Within as a Christian
The culture war isn’t just a battle we fight on the outside; there’s a character war we first need to win on the inside.
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Complementarian vs Egalitarian: Which View Is Biblically Correct?
Complementarians believe men and women complement each other in their giftings and roles. Egalitarians beleive men and women are equal to each other in their giftings and roles. Which one is right?
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What Were the Urim and Thummim?
In the Old Testament, the people of God often used the Urim and Thummin to determine the will of God. What exactly were they, and should we use them today as Christians?
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Misinformation On the Family
Misinformation abounds in our world today, but nothing is more destructive than what our culture teaches about the family. 1 Peter 3 offers a better way.
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Is the Bible Still Relevant Today?
The Bible is big, old and somewhat confusing. Is it still relevant in our modern world today?
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What Is a Biblical Worldview?
The resources at pursueGOD.org are written from a biblical worldview – one that is shaped by the Bible and focused on Jesus.
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Trust Your Instruments
Just like a pilot needs to trust his instruments, Christians need to trust the Bible – even when it feels wrong.
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“Be This” In the Culture Wars
More than what we believe, how should Christians actually be in a secular world? Peter gives us four answers in 1 Peter 2.
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How Can I Avoid Burnout as a Pastor?
Being a pastor brings a lot of joy but it also brings a lot of stress and disappointment.
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The Truth About Trials
There’s good news for followers of Jesus, even when you’re at war with the culture.
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Culture Wars (Series)
In this series we’ll study the book of 1 Peter and learn strategies for living as “foreigners” in an increasingly secular culture.
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The Trinity – What the Trinity Teaches Us About Everyday Life
The doctrine of the Trinity is not just an abstract theological theory – it can shape how Christians actually live every day.
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What’s Your Why?
Following Jesus can be hard but it’s important to know why He is worth it!
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Setting Your Spouse Apart in Marriage
The Bible teaches that Jesus set apart the church to make her holy, using the analogy of a husband setting apart a wife from other women. It’s a powerful lesson for today’s marriages.
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