The faith in Christ that saves us from our sins involves an internal transformation that has external implications.

This is the gospel. The just and loving Creator of the universe has looked upon hopelessly sinful people and sent His Son, God in the flesh, to bear His wrath against sin on the cross and to show His power over sin in the resurrection so that all who trust in Him will be reconciled to God forever.

God uses sorrowful tragedy to set the stage for surprising triumph-whether in this life or the life to come.

Ask, could my gifts, education, career, or experience be used to spread the gospel where it’s needed most?

Caring for the poor is one natural overflow and a necessary evidence of the presence of Christ in our hearts. If there is no sign of caring for the poor in our lives, then there is reason to at least question whether Christ is in our hearts.

Being a member of a church means realizing that we are responsible for helping the brothers and sisters around us to grow as disciples of Jesus. In the same way, they are responsible for helping us. We desperately need each other in the daily fight to follow Christ in a world that's full of sin.

We desperately need each other in the daily fight to follow Christ in a world that's full of sin.