Section 1

This teaching begins by clearly defining sin and Christianity in a way that removes confusion and strips away excuses. Sin is anything contrary to God, not merely rule-breaking, but living, thinking, or acting outside His will. In contrast, Christianity is not religion, tradition, or rule-keeping, but a living relationship with the living God, made possible through the redeeming work of Jesus Christ and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. This relationship requires the active work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together, not human systems or self-manufactured righteousness. Attempts to replace this relationship with rules, culture, politics, or moral superiority miss the heart of the gospel entirely and result in what amounts to church-centered religion rather than Christ-centered faith.

Section 2

Paul’s words in Philippians drive the message to its core: everything else is loss compared to knowing Christ. Achievements, status, knowledge, and even good intentions are described as worthless when measured against the surpassing worth of a real relationship with Jesus. Righteousness does not come from law, effort, or comparison with others, but from God through faith in Christ alone. Human attempts to establish personal or ideological righteousness are exposed as empty and misleading. Christianity is not about national identity, personal success, or moral posturing, but about being found in Christ, living from His righteousness, and placing Him above every other loyalty, value, or ambition.

Section 3

The teaching closes with Jesus’ words in John 14, where He declares Himself to be the only way to the Father. Knowing Jesus is knowing God, and anything less than that relationship falls short of eternal life. The sobering question Jesus asks Philip—“Don’t you know Me?”—becomes a personal challenge for every believer. The goal of faith is not activity, familiarity, or longevity, but genuine intimacy with Christ. Everything else fades in comparison to eternity with God. The final prayer reflects the heart of the message: a desire for deeper pursuit, greater dependence on the Holy Spirit, and a life where Jesus holds first place in all things.

Section 1

The foundation of everything begins with four unmistakable words: In the beginning, God. Scripture does not start with philosophy, science, religion, or human effort, but with God Himself as the uncaused cause of all creation. Humanity was created not out of divine boredom or experimentation, but for fellowship. God desired relationship, connection, and shared life with people made in His image. That purpose gives meaning to existence itself. Yet Genesis 3 introduces the fracture of that fellowship through sin, fear, and blame. Humanity lost innocence and unhindered relationship with God, not because God failed, but because people chose independence over trust. Still, even in that loss, God’s Word stands unshaken, enduring beyond the present heavens and earth and pointing forward to renewal rather than abandonment.

Section 2

God’s response to human failure was not withdrawal but redemption. Knowing humanity would fall, God prepared the solution in advance, revealing His love most clearly in giving His only Son. John 3:16 declares both the depth of God’s love and the open invitation to believe, not as a one-time action, but as a continuing trust. Eternal life flows from ongoing faith in Jesus Christ, the Son given because God both loves and desires people. This truth corrects the lie that God merely tolerates humanity. God likes what He has created, values uniqueness, and seeks restored fellowship. Salvation is not earned, improved upon, or maintained by human effort, but secured by God’s commitment to redeem what He loves.

Section 3

The name Immanuel, God with us, captures the heart of the gospel. God did not remain distant but entered human history, taking on flesh and humbling Himself in obedience unto death. Philippians reveals that Jesus, fully God, chose servanthood so humanity could be restored to God. This was not forced relationship but invited fellowship, honoring human response rather than robotic compliance. God desires people who willingly draw near to Him. The incarnation demonstrates that desire unmistakably. Just as Christ lowered Himself to rescue humanity, He continues to call people into relationship, faith, and trust. The message is simple yet profound: God wants to be with us, has made the way through Jesus Christ, and invites all who will believe to share eternal fellowship with Him.

Section 1

Psalm 72 opens with Solomon acknowledging something profoundly important: even with extraordinary wisdom, he remains dependent on God for true judgment and righteousness. By asking God to give His judgments to the king and His righteousness to the king’s Son, Solomon sets a tone of humility that immediately points beyond himself. This psalm is deeply messianic, moving past Solomon’s reign toward the greater King who would rule with perfect righteousness. Solomon understands that discernment, justice, and authority do not originate from human ability, position, or intellect, but must flow from God alone. This recognition establishes the foundation of the psalm and anticipates the Messiah, whose reign would embody what no human ruler could ever fully achieve.

Section 2

The psalm makes clear that true justice cannot be produced by human systems, political power, or moral effort. Solomon declares that the Messiah will judge God’s people with righteousness and the poor with justice, emphasizing that fairness and compassion come from God’s nature, not human outrage or ambition. Human judgment is limited, incomplete, and often distorted, while God’s judgment is flawless because He alone knows every motive, detail, and outcome. The peace described in the imagery of mountains and hills reinforces this truth, portraying stability and security that only God can provide. Worldly peace is temporary and fragile, but God’s peace is steady, dependable, and unchanging, rooted in His eternal character.

Section 3

Solomon highlights that care for the poor, the needy, and the oppressed ultimately rests with the Messiah, not governments or institutions. While human efforts may attempt solutions, true restoration comes from Jesus, who saves, defends, and breaks the power of oppression at its root. This psalm points directly to Christ as the righteous King who fulfills what Solomon could only foreshadow. The message is unmistakable: righteousness cannot be manufactured, justice cannot be perfected by human means, and peace cannot be sustained apart from God. The answer to humanity’s deepest needs is not found in systems or ideologies, but in Jesus Christ alone, the Messiah whose reign is marked by justice, compassion, and everlasting peace.