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- 145Coronavirus and Christ (Audiobook)What is God doing through the coronavirus pandemic? He is not silent about what he is doing in the world. He has given us the Scriptures. In this special edition of APJ, Pastor John narrates his first-ever audiobook entitled Coronavirus and Christ.
- 146Why the Sovereignty of God Is Good NewsThe doctrine of God’s sovereignty does not sit on the periphery of theology. Without the sovereignty of God, we have no gospel.
- 147Why Do We Celebrate Easter?If Jesus remained in the grave, then his followers have no hope. But Jesus didn’t stay dead. Christ is risen.
- 148I’m Afraid of Surrendering to Christ — What Can I Do?The life Jesus promises when you follow him far surpasses anything you might have to give up. There is no greater joy than in walking with him.
- 149Fighting Loneliness in the Coronavirus OutbreakGod created us to live in community, not to self-isolate. But when we do experience loneliness, to what promises can we turn?
- 150More Precious Than Praise and PossessionsHow we handle our possessions in this world and the praise of man not only shapes our lives now, but determines our fate for eternity.
- 151Is God Humble?As we seek to put away pride and become more humble, is there any humility in God for us to imitate? Or is humility fitting only for creatures?
- 152Why Do We Confess If Our Sins Are Already Forgiven?If Christians are already fully forgiven, justified, and united with Christ, then why do we need to continually confess our sins to God?
- 153Sovereign Comfort for Uncertain TimesWhen crisis hits, Jesus Christ remains on his throne. He reigns supreme, and he will never leave nor forsake his people.
- 154What Sins Disqualify a Pastor for Life?Should churches ever consider calling a pastor who has committed adultery in the past? And if so, how should they evaluate his repentance?
- 155Is the Christian’s Heart Deceitfully Wicked?Is the Christian heart still wicked and deceitful? Or does God give us a completely new heart at the new birth?
- 156What Are the Spiritual Dangers of Technology?Technology can make our lives easier and more efficient than ever. But it can also slowly numb our affections to the things that matter most.
- 157How Should We Dress for Church?How we dress for church will depend on our vision of God, our understanding of God’s people, and our grasp of what is at stake when we gather.
- 158Is the Calvinist-Arminian Debate Really Important?Are Calvinism and Arminianism just points of debate for theologians, or do they actually have real-life implications on our relationship with God?
- 159How Can I Receive Christ?The help Jesus offers isn’t a commodity you can buy with money or morality. To have the Son, you must receive him by faith.
- 160What Is Grace?We often define “grace” as “undeserved favor.” But the grace of God has another meaning in the Bible that is filled with encouragement and comfort.
- 161What’s the Comfort If the Coronavirus Is Judgment?Even in the most bitter providences, Christians have comfort to offer. The gospel is best news in the world for the hardest moments in the world.
- 162What Is Hyper-Calvinism?Doctrinal systems can help us summarize the Bible’s teaching, but they are never a substitute for Scripture itself.
- 163Could a Recession Serve Our Joy?Sometimes it takes a recession to dig up the roots of our lives and replant them in soil that causes us to bear the fruit of generosity.
- 164Am I Living by Faith or Unbelief?The Bible calls us to walk by faith, but how can we actually know if we are living by faith instead of unbelief?
- 165Does Christ Govern Every Storm?Jesus stilled a storm for his disciples two thousand years ago, but does that necessarily mean he controls every single storm today?
- 166The God over VirusesIf we say God is sovereign, does that mean he’s in charge of everything — even down to the tiniest molecule?
- 167Do My Sins Ruin God’s Plan for My Life?Some sins unalterably change the course of our lives, leaving us to live with the consequences. Do these sins sabotage God’s best plan for us?
- 168How Much Joy Did the Curse Cost Me?Because of the fall, we are by nature dead to joy in God. Because of the cross, we can experience more joy in God than we ever could have had in Eden.
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