What's the biggest challenge you’re facing right now? Finances? A relationship? A health issue? You need strength and you need endurance. Chip suggests that there’s one thing that will revolutionize your approach to this situation. Join him as he talks about God's wisdom.

Introduction: What is the biggest challenge you’re facing in your life right now?

Defining the wisdom of God:

• “Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. It sees the end from the beginning, so there can be no need to guess or conjecture… All God’s acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time…Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

How has God revealed His wisdom to us?

• Through CREATION -Psalm 19:1-7
• Through PROVIDENCE -Psalm 33:10-11
• Through REDEMPTION -1 Corinthians 2:6-10
• Through His SON -1 Corinthians 1:30

How must we respond to the wisdom of God?

• We must LEARN to live wisely! -Ephesians 5:15-17

HOW do we do that?

• We must REVERENCE God’s ways. -Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:28
• We must RECEIVE His Word. -Psalm 119:97-100, 2 Timothy 3:15-17
• We must ASK for it specifically. -James 1:5; Colossians 1:9
• We must learn to TRUST Him completely… that all that comes our way is from the hand of a good and loving God who knowing all things actual and possible, is exerting His unlimited power to execute the best possible outcomes, by the best possible means, to fulfill the highest possible purposes.

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• A.W. Tozer - The Knowledge of the Holy
• J.I. Packer - Knowing God

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God's holiness raises two really great questions: 1) If God is so holy that He can't even look at sin, how can sinful people have a relationship with Him? 2) If trusting Jesus' sacrifice on the cross to cover our sin and make us holy in God's sight, why do we keep on sinning? Join Chip as he tackles these and more.

Defining the Holiness of God:

• “We know nothing like the divine holiness. It stands apart, unique, unapproachable, incomprehensible and unattainable. The natural man is blind to it. He may fear God’s power and admire His wisdom, but His holiness he cannot even imagine.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

How does God reveal His holiness to us?

• Through SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERS
• Through PLACES
• Through the LAW
• Through the PROPHETS
• Through His WRATH and JUDGMENT
• Through His SON
• Through His PEOPLE

God’s holiness raises two important questions:

1. If God is so holy that He cannot even gaze at sin, how can sinful people like us have a relationship with Him? -Romans 5:6-10
2. If trusting in Christ’s work on the cross blots out our sin before God and we are holy in His sight, why do we keep on sinning?

• Justification: Positional holiness - Point-in-time status with God
• Sanctification: Progressive holiness - Ongoing improvement
• Glorification: Permanent holiness - We are finally like Him

How must we respond to the holiness of God?

• It’s a COMMITMENT we make. -Hebrews 12:14
• It’s a COMMAND we obey. -1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrew 13:4

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God is holy, and He wants us to be holy, but how do we do that? What’s it really look like to be holy? Do we have to give up everything fun? Do we have to be serious 24/7 and keep a perfect, holy checklist? Join Chip for the surprising answer.

Defining the Holiness of God:

• “We know nothing like the divine holiness. It stands apart, unique, unapproachable, incomprehensible and unattainable. The natural man is blind to it. He may fear God’s power and admire His wisdom, but His holiness he cannot even imagine.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

How does God reveal His holiness to us?

• Through SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERS
• Through PLACES
• Through the LAW
• Through the PROPHETS
• Through His WRATH and JUDGMENT
• Through His SON
• Through His PEOPLE

God’s holiness raises two important questions:

1. If God is so holy that He cannot even gaze at sin, how can sinful people like us have a relationship with Him? -Romans 5:6-10
2. If trusting in Christ’s work on the cross blots out our sin before God and we are holy in His sight, why do we keep on sinning?

• Justification: Positional holiness - Point-in-time status with God
• Sanctification: Progressive holiness - Ongoing improvement
• Glorification: Permanent holiness - We are finally like Him

How must we respond to the holiness of God?

• It’s a COMMITMENT we make. -Hebrews 12:14
• It’s a COMMAND we obey. -1 Peter 1:13-16, Hebrew 13:4

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When tragedy or devastation strikes, one question often arises: "Where is God?" And the outrage behind that frustration grows the closer that hurt and pain get to our lives. Through this special broadcast, you will hear the compelling remainder of a powerful testimony from a Christian man who endured an unimaginable family tragedy. Experience the profound ways God guided him through his darkest hour, and how he is transforming his heartache into a message of hope - pointing people to the Gospel.

Introduction

• Guy's background: Fellow believer from the UK, husband to Hazel, and father of two.
• He shares the early challenges his family faced.

Finding a Way Through Grief

• Guy describes an unimaginable tragedy in his family and the ensuing struggles with overwhelming grief.
• He found strength in his strong community of believers and used Chip’s book, The A.R.T. of Survival, as a daily “field manual."
• He made a daily choice to focus on his attitude and ask "what" instead of "why."

Victory Through Faith

• His faith in God's promises gave him hope.
• Guy's profound act of forgiveness had a powerful impact.
• He embraced a new calling to help others find purpose in their pain.

Closing

• Guy's advice: Don’t suffer in silence; be vulnerable and seek help.
• He reminds listeners that it's okay not to be okay and that God offers restoration.

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What would you do if a loved one suddenly died in a car crash, or was the victim of a mass shooting, or a natural disaster? How are you expected to go on with your life when someone so important is here one minute and gone the next? In this powerful broadcast, you will hear the captivating first half of a testimony from a man who persevered through an unimaginable tragedy. Hear how, despite the tremendous pain and grief he experienced, he chose to put his trust in God, and what we can learn from his incredibly robust faith.

Introduction

• Guy's background: Fellow believer from the UK, husband to Hazel, and father of two.
• He shares the early challenges his family faced.

Finding a Way Through Grief

• Guy describes an unimaginable tragedy in his family and the ensuing struggles with overwhelming grief.
• He found strength in his strong community of believers and used Chip’s book, The A.R.T. of Survival, as a daily “field manual."
• He made a daily choice to focus on his attitude and ask "what" instead of "why."

Victory Through Faith

• His faith in God's promises gave him hope.
• Guy's profound act of forgiveness had a powerful impact.
• He embraced a new calling to help others find purpose in their pain.

Closing

• Guy's advice: Don’t suffer in silence; be vulnerable and seek help.
• He reminds listeners that it's okay not to be okay and that God offers restoration.

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• Download Free MP3

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• The Art of Survival Book

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If God is in control of everything, why is there so much pain and suffering in the world? Are we all just puppets with no real choices? If you want solid answers, join Chip as he discusses the sovereignty of God.

Question: What makes you think your god is better than everyone else’s god?

Answer: The God I worship:

• is before ALL
• created ALL
• upholds ALL
• is above ALL
• knows ALL
• can do ALL
• accomplishes ALL
• rules over ALL
• is in control of ALL

How must we respond to the sovereign God?

1. BOW before the King of the universe. -Phil 2:9-11
2. BELIEVE all that comes into your life is either allowed or decreed by a good God who will use it for your benefit. -Rom8:28-29, Gen 50:20
3. BEHOLD in awe the mystery and majesty of His kind, compassionate, just, and sovereign rule of all that is or will ever be. -Rom 11:33-36, Gen 50:20

How does God reveal His sovereignty to us? Through:

• His TITLES
• His PROMISES
• PROPHECY
• CHRIST
• REDEEMING PAIN in our lives

Broadcast Resource

• The Real God Resources
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Additional Resource Mentions

• Daily Discipleship
• Rodney Stark - The Rise of Christianity
• Rodney Stark - The Triumph of Christianity
• C.S. Lewis - The Problem of Pain
• Norman Geisler - Chosen but Free
• Ken Boa

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Who says the God of the Bible is better than any other god? Are there really any major differences between all religions? Chip explores the answer to these questions.

Question: What makes you think your god is better than everyone else’s god?

Answer: The God I worship:

• is before ALL
• created ALL
• upholds ALL
• is above ALL
• knows ALL
• can do ALL
• accomplishes ALL
• rules over ALL
• is in control of ALL

How must we respond to the sovereign God?

1. BOW before the King of the universe. -Phil 2:9-11
2. BELIEVE all that comes into your life is either allowed or decreed by a good God who will use it for your benefit. -Rom8:28-29, Gen 50:20
3. BEHOLD in awe the mystery and majesty of His kind, compassionate, just, and sovereign rule of all that is or will ever be. -Rom 11:33-36, Gen 50:20

How does God reveal His sovereignty to us? Through:

• His TITLES
• His PROMISES
• PROPHECY
• CHRIST
• REDEEMING PAIN in our lives

Broadcast Resource

• The Real God Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Daily Discipleship
• Rodney Stark - The Rise of Christianity
• Rodney Stark - The Triumph of Christianity
• C.S. Lewis - The Problem of Pain
• Norman Geisler - Chosen but Free
• Ken Boa

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In this message, Chip lays out four very specific ways God reveals His goodness and how you can be sure not to miss out on any of it.

Defining the goodness of God

-Revealed to Moses: (Exodus 33:19; 34:5-7)

• Moses’ request: “Show me Your glory.” -Exodus 33:18
• God’s promise: “All My goodness will pass before you.” -Exodus 33:19
• God’s answer: Exodus 34:5-7

-Packer’s observation:

• “Within the cluster of God’s moral perfections there is one in particular to which the term ‘goodness’ points – the quality which God specially singled out from the whole when proclaiming ‘all his goodness’ to Moses, He spoke of Himself as ‘abundant in goodness and truth’ (Exodus 34:6). This is the quality of generosity.”
• “Generosity expresses the simple wish that others should have what they need to make them happy.” -J.I. Packer, Knowing God

-Tozer’s definition:

• “The goodness of God is that which disposes Him to be kind, cordial, benevolent, and full of good will toward men. He is tenderhearted and of quick sympathy… By His nature He is inclined to bestow blessedness and He takes holy pleasure in the happiness of His people.” -A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

-Scripture’s declaration: Psalm 84:11

How does God reveal His goodness to us?

1. Through NATURAL blessings -Psalm 145:7-9, 16-17
2. Through SPECIFIC deliverances -Psalm 107
3. Through HIS SON, Jesus -Romans 5:8; 8:32

How are we to respond to God’s goodness?

1. REPENT and receive God’s greatest good gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. -Romans 2:4
2. SURRENDER your life and future fully to the lordship of Christ. -Romans 12:1
3. CLAIM God’s promise that you will NEVER miss out on any good thing as long as you live. -Psalm 84:11

Broadcast Resource

• The Real God Resources
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• J.I. Packer - Knowing God

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