A Firm Foundation

George Barna recently reported that over 75 percent of Americans read the Bible once a month or less. According to Jesus, that is a recipe for spiritual devastation. Join us for our series, "A Firm Foundation", where you will be inspired and equipped to begin a life of studying God's precious word! ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

When you know that you've sinned terribly against God, where do you find the confidence to go back to Him? How can you know that He will be willing to receive you? Today we'll look at two passages that shed light on one of the most precious truths about God: He is full of mercy toward anyone who will repent. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

When God visits a person’s sin in judgment, their lives begin to unravel. Frustration builds to misery, then gives way to despair, and often, finally collapses into ruin. But in Hosea 2, an astonishing picture emerges. God's deepest desire is not to destroy sinners, but to use the pain of judgment to open a doorway into total restoration. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ To learn more about ways to study the Bible for yourself, check out the bonus material for this episode: 📖 ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/blog/podcast-bonus-from-a-firm-foundation-when-judgment-opens-the-door-for-hope ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

For those who are being broken over their sin, and are turning to God in repentance, Psalm 51 is a treasure trove of spiritual knowledge. It is touching, brilliant, and artistic. But it’s not included in the Bible for us merely to appreciate it. It’s there like a blazing lighthouse, showing us how to return safely into the harbor of God’s redemption. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

In Psalm 107, this refrain is repeated four times: “Then they cried to Yahweh in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distress.” Why the repetition? Because when we realize that we have sinned, and we know we are in deep trouble, we need to know without a doubt that God will answer us if we cry out to Him. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

Have you ever felt like sin drug you into a spiritual desert or a land of captivity? If so, the prophetic words in Isaiah 55 will resonate deeply with you. This timeless passage calls out to every lost soul: "Return to God!" so that we might find in Him a place of spiritual peace, security and prosperity. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ Check out John Oswalt's commentary on Isaiah 40-66: 📖 ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Isaiah-Chapters-International-Commentary-Testament/dp/0802825346 ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

When it comes to things that lead us into sin, Jesus' stance is strong, uncompromising, even seemingly extreme. But He has promised that if we will listen to Him, our lives will be built on an unshakable foundation. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ To learn more about ways to study the Bible for yourself, check out the bonus material for this episode: 📖 ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/blog/podcast-bonus-from-a-firm-foundation-getting-radical-about-sin ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

There is no way we can live an overcoming Christian life without the (real) grace of God and love of God. So maybe that’s why the apostles gave really strong warnings about things that sounded like grace and love, but were nothing less than demonic counterfeits that destroyed people’s lives. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ To learn more about ways to study the Bible for yourself, check out the bonus material for this episode: 📖 ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/blog/bonus-from-podcast-a-firm-foundation-the-real-grace-and-love-of-god ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

So, maybe you’re a fairly new believer in Jesus. You know you've been called to live a noble life, full of wisdom and good fruit. But you just aren’t quite sure how to attain to that. And what’s worse, everyone around you seems to have an opinion about what it takes to get there. And now you're confused. If you can relate to some of these feelings, this episode is for you. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ To download e-Sword: 📖 ➡️ https://www.e-sword.net/downloads.html ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin

The disciples of Jesus knew that He had big plans for them. They were called to stand for truth in a world that loved lies. They were called to preach the Word of God in a world that hated the Message and the messenger. How would they find the strength to fulfill their calling? There was only one way... by abiding in the Vine. ------ Check out the rest of "A Firm Foundation": 👀 ➡️ https://rumble.com/playlists/TCEwTqHvtqE ------ To learn more about ways to study the Bible for yourself, check out the bonus material for this episode: 📖 ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/blog/podcast-bonus-from-a-firm-foundation-abide-in-christ ------ Find out more about Pure Life Ministries’ counseling programs and resources: 🖱️ ➡️ https://www.purelifeministries.org/ ------ Follow us on social media: 👋 https://www.facebook.com/purelifeministries/ https://www.instagram.com/purelifemin/ https://twitter.com/PureLifeMin