God's grand redemptive work moves us from a heartfelt plea for restoration to His definitive act of making all things new. While the faithful of old cried out for revival—a return to a former state of favor—in Christ, we experience a radical transformation, becoming entirely new creations, not merely restored to an imperfect past.
From Longing to Life: God's Journey of Renewal and New Creation Psalms 85:6 • 2 Corinthians 5:17
The grand narrative of our faith centers on restoring true peace—a profound state of wholeness rooted in right relationships with God and others. While a life contrary to divine order brings an inner turmoil, we are called beyond this unrest to be active peacemakers.
From Restlessness to Reconciliation: The Believer's Call to Authentic Peace Isaiah 48:22 • Matthew 5:9
Our profound journey of faith reveals that true transformation isn't self-improvement, but God's sovereign creative act establishing our new identity. Just as King David cried out for a divine "creation" for his broken heart, we in the New Covenant are God's "workmanship," fundamentally recreated in Christ.
Divine Recreation: From Brokenness to Purpose in Christ Psalms 51:10 • Ephesians 2:10
We grapple with a profound internal conflict, desiring good yet drawn to the evil we abhor, a fundamental truth articulated throughout Scripture. The divine law powerfully exposes our deep-seated corruption and utter inability to achieve righteousness on our own, making us wholly dependent on God's sovereign intervention.
The Enduring Struggle and Triumphant Grace: Our Journey from Brokenness to Hope Psalms 51:1-2 • Romans 7:19
God's prophetic promise of a "new thing" culminates in the magnificent **new creation** ushered in by Christ's death and resurrection. For you, this means a profound and personal revolution; being "in Christ" radically transforms your identity, shifting you from the old self into a life empowered by the Spirit.
The Unfolding Promise: From Ancient Renewal to Your New Creation in Christ Isaiah 43:18 • 2 Corinthians 5:17
The speaker discusses their work within the Latin community, helping the church to provide safe spaces for people struggling with deep and shameful issues, such as homosexuality. They believe that there is no such thing as a homosexual identity, but rather people who have wounds and longings for love and intimacy that they do not understand.
Hello, buenos días. I wish I could speak more of your beautiful language. We don’t want to dishonor the name of Jesus, but much as we don’t want to dishonor Jesus and our family, we still struggle with really dishonorable things. And so we work with churches around the world to help them, to t
My beloved in Christ, you were intricately designed in the glorious image of the Triune God, endowed with immense dignity and a unique purpose. Though sin tragically marred that divine likeness, God, in His infinite love, initiated a magnificent rescue.
The Divine Blueprint Restored: Becoming the Image of Christ Within Genesis 1:27 • Galatians 4:19
Human restoration and divine forgiveness are rooted in a dynamic interplay between our inner state and outward actions, demanding a holistic transformation. At the core of this truth is a "broken spirit" and a "contrite heart"—not mere sorrow, but a profound shattering of self-will and pride under divine holiness.
The Root and Fruit of a Transformed Life Psalms 51:17 • Matthew 3:8