Paul's Guide to Max Gains

Scott Risley
Philippians 1:12-26

Paul, the greatest Christian evangelist of all time, sits in prison, chained to guards day and night. What appears to be a devastating blow to the spread of the Gospel, is actually part of God's plan so he can do an even bigger work. Rather than being frustrated by his chains, by his loss of freedom, Paul lets God use him right where he is, in prison. His immobility actually allowed the Gospel to be spread to the far reaches of the Roman empire through those very guards chained to his wrists.

Death and the Eternal Perspective

Ryan Lowery
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Death is something people often don't want to think about, and regard it as the worst thing that can happen to you. But God's perspective is different, and He gives us the chance to have peace about our death if we accept His offer of a relationship. From this peace can flow purpose in this life, a freedom to give of ourselves, and hope that a better life is coming in heaven.

Living Hope

Ben Foust
1 Peter 1:1-12

Peter writes to Christians scattered throughout the Roman empire and facing persecution. He urges them to put their hope in their future eternal inheritance. Christians today should have a mindset of being "resident aliens" on earth, whose true citizenship is in heaven, resulting in a refined faith.

Our Temporary Residence

Chris Hearty
1 Peter 1:17-25

What if we view this life as our permanent residence? The Bible is clear that this life is only temporary. 1 Peter 1 details God's incredible motivating plan to help us align our hearts and minds with our true home in heaven and away from all of the distractions that so often entangle us. Which residence will we invest our lives in?\r\n

Easter/The Resurrection

Ben Foust
1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Paul explains to the Corinthian church the importance of the resurrection to the Christian faith-- a historical event corroborated by substantial evidence. Because of Jesus' resurrection, believers in Christ can be confident that we too will one day be raised to eternal life with him.

What it Means to be Human

Ryan Weingartner
Genesis 2:15-25

Genesis chapter 2 describes people as God created them to be: free will beings who delight in hard work, relationships, and the pursuit of knowledge. However, as a result of the fall, we experience a damaged version of this, but we have the hope that in heaven we will be restored to the fullness of all we were intended to be.

Exploring the Afterlife

Conrad Hilario
2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Paul writes to the Corinthians about hope for the afterlife. Unlike other religions, the Bible describes Heaven as a physical, earthly place, where we will have physical, resurrected bodies and meaningful experiences and relationships. This hope for the afterlife has several implications for how Christians live in this life.

The Afterlife

James Rochford
2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Paul writes to the Corinthians about hope for the afterlife. Unlike other religions, the Bible describes Heaven as a physical, earthly place, where we will have physical, resurrected bodies and meaningful experiences and relationships. This hope for the afterlife has several implications for how Christians live in this life.

The Afterlife

James Rochford
1 Corinthians 15:20-58

What happens after death? What will the afterlife be like? What will our resurrected bodies be like? The apostle Paul gives an overview of what's coming after death for those who believe in Jesus Christ.