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Defending the Faith: Answering The Problem Of Evil

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Six Reasons For The Second Coming Of Christ

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What Made Abraham A ‘Friend of God’?

Abraham is referred to as the “friend of God” three times in the Bible (see 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). Wouldn’t it be great to be able to say, “I'm God's buddy”? When God called Abraham to leave his home, He promised, “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2). I think this shows, at least in part, God’s sense of humor. God told a man with no children whose wife was barren: “I'm going to make you a great nation.”

Skip Heitzig - October 10, 2026

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The Accuser vs Intercessor: The Devil’s Accusations Are No Match For Jesus’ Defense

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Skip Heitzig: The Christian Walk Is Not Just Coming Forward Or Raising A Hand—It’s A Daily Manner Of Life

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What Made Abraham A ‘Friend of God’?

Skip Heitzig - October 10, 2026

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Defending the Faith: Answering The Problem Of Evil

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Six Reasons For The Second Coming Of Christ

The Accuser vs Intercessor: The Devil’s Accusations Are No Match For Jesus’ Defense

Skip Heitzig: The Christian Walk Is Not Just Coming Forward Or Raising A Hand—It’s A Daily Manner Of Life

Greg Laurie: ‘But God’ — Two Words That Change Everything

Jack Hibbs: What The Belt Of Truth Teaches Us About Standing Firm In Faith

The 3 Responsibilities Of Christ’s Bride

Anne Graham Lotz: Bible Study — Ready to Leave

Greg Laurie: Faithful To The End

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Takes The Invisible God And Makes Him Visible

Greg Laurie: An Unforgiving Christian Is A Contradiction In Terms

Ray Comfort: Saving Souls from Death

Steve Herzig: A One Minute To Midnight Moment

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Christ — The Centerpiece Of Scripture From Beginning To End

Will Graham: Three Christians — Clinging To The Truth, Serving Others, Or Eager For Power

Why Are The Dead Sea Scrolls So Important?

Greg Laurie: When The Letter From God Himself Goes Unread

Skip Heitzig: When A Secret Believer Steps Forward In Courage And Faith

Our Deepest Need: Three Reasons To Trust Jesus

Four Encouraging Truths While Navigating The Troubled Waters Of A Fallen World

Loving Holiness: Understanding God’s Grace, Mercy, And Punishment

Skip Heitzig: God’s Design — Abstinence Until Marriage, Fidelity Within Marriage, Then The Enjoyment Of Marriage

Greg Laurie: Give Only Our Best To The King Of Kings

Jack Hibbs: The Power Of Refusal

Skip Heitzig: What Does It Truly Mean To Be ‘In Christ’?

Greg Laurie: What Is Heaven Like? Common Questions Answered.

Ray Comfort: How Does the Bible Define Sin?

How The Reality Of Hell Should Impact Believers’ Lives

Would Paul Be Welcome In Your Church?

Skip Heitzig: The Need To Be Set Apart In Humility In A Self-Centered Culture

Greg Laurie: Righteous and Perfect Justice

A Challenge For Today: We Must All Spread The Gospel To A Dying World

Why Following God’s Will Doesn’t Mean ‘Smooth Sailing’

Understanding The Reality Of Satan And His Strategy Against Us

In-Depth: Who Do You Say That Jesus Is?

Greg Laurie: The Danger Of Neglecting Prayer

God’s Strength Made Perfect In Weakness: Understanding Paul’s Thorn In The Flesh

Skip Heitzig: Our Worship Should Reinforce, Not Undermine, Biblical Truth

Jack Hibbs: Through Christ, We Are Free Indeed

Patience, Faith, And Obedience: Recognizing That God Can See What We Can’t

Steve Herzig: Don’t Look Back

There Is No Middle Ground With Christ—If You Aren’t For Jesus, You’re Against Him

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What Made Abraham A ‘Friend of God’?

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Defending the Faith: Answering The Problem Of Evil

Many people consider the problem of evil as grounds for dismissing Christianity altogether. It is an objection to God that is indiscriminately popular and difficult to answer. In fact, in my own personal evangelism, I would posit to you that this objection to God is the most frequent among those I’ve encountered. In one way or another, I often hear people say, “I cannot believe in a God who allows evil.”

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Six Reasons For The Second Coming Of Christ

The two climactic events of the great tribulation are the campaign of Armageddon and the second coming of Jesus Christ—when Jesus returns to the earth as King of kings and Lord of lords. There is nothing more clearly stated in the Bible than the fact that Jesus Christ is coming again. The return of Christ to the earth—his visible, literal, physical, glorious return—is explicitly referred to 1,845 times in the Bible. It is mentioned in twenty‑three of the twenty-seven New Testament books.

The Accuser vs Intercessor: The Devil’s Accusations Are No Match For Jesus’ Defense

Skip Heitzig: The Christian Walk Is Not Just Coming Forward Or Raising A Hand—It’s A Daily Manner Of Life

Greg Laurie: ‘But God’ — Two Words That Change Everything

Jack Hibbs: What The Belt Of Truth Teaches Us About Standing Firm In Faith

The 3 Responsibilities Of Christ’s Bride

Anne Graham Lotz: Bible Study — Ready to Leave

Greg Laurie: Faithful To The End

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Takes The Invisible God And Makes Him Visible

Greg Laurie: An Unforgiving Christian Is A Contradiction In Terms

Ray Comfort: Saving Souls from Death

Steve Herzig: A One Minute To Midnight Moment

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Christ — The Centerpiece Of Scripture From Beginning To End

Will Graham: Three Christians — Clinging To The Truth, Serving Others, Or Eager For Power

Why Are The Dead Sea Scrolls So Important?

Greg Laurie: When The Letter From God Himself Goes Unread

Skip Heitzig: When A Secret Believer Steps Forward In Courage And Faith

Our Deepest Need: Three Reasons To Trust Jesus

Four Encouraging Truths While Navigating The Troubled Waters Of A Fallen World

Loving Holiness: Understanding God’s Grace, Mercy, And Punishment

Skip Heitzig: God’s Design — Abstinence Until Marriage, Fidelity Within Marriage, Then The Enjoyment Of Marriage

Greg Laurie: Give Only Our Best To The King Of Kings

Jack Hibbs: The Power Of Refusal

Skip Heitzig: What Does It Truly Mean To Be ‘In Christ’?

Greg Laurie: What Is Heaven Like? Common Questions Answered.

Ray Comfort: How Does the Bible Define Sin?

Greg Laurie: ‘But God’ — Two Words That Change Everything

Jack Hibbs: What The Belt Of Truth Teaches Us About Standing Firm In Faith

The 3 Responsibilities Of Christ’s Bride

Anne Graham Lotz: Bible Study — Ready to Leave

Greg Laurie: Faithful To The End

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Takes The Invisible God And Makes Him Visible

Greg Laurie: An Unforgiving Christian Is A Contradiction In Terms

Ray Comfort: Saving Souls from Death

Steve Herzig: A One Minute To Midnight Moment

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Christ — The Centerpiece Of Scripture From Beginning To End

Will Graham: Three Christians — Clinging To The Truth, Serving Others, Or Eager For Power

Why Are The Dead Sea Scrolls So Important?

Greg Laurie: When The Letter From God Himself Goes Unread

Skip Heitzig: When A Secret Believer Steps Forward In Courage And Faith

Our Deepest Need: Three Reasons To Trust Jesus

Four Encouraging Truths While Navigating The Troubled Waters Of A Fallen World

Loving Holiness: Understanding God’s Grace, Mercy, And Punishment

Skip Heitzig: God’s Design — Abstinence Until Marriage, Fidelity Within Marriage, Then The Enjoyment Of Marriage

Greg Laurie: Give Only Our Best To The King Of Kings

Jack Hibbs: The Power Of Refusal

Skip Heitzig: What Does It Truly Mean To Be ‘In Christ’?

Greg Laurie: What Is Heaven Like? Common Questions Answered.

Ray Comfort: How Does the Bible Define Sin?

How The Reality Of Hell Should Impact Believers’ Lives

Would Paul Be Welcome In Your Church?

Skip Heitzig: The Need To Be Set Apart In Humility In A Self-Centered Culture

Greg Laurie: Righteous and Perfect Justice

A Challenge For Today: We Must All Spread The Gospel To A Dying World

Why Following God’s Will Doesn’t Mean ‘Smooth Sailing’

Understanding The Reality Of Satan And His Strategy Against Us

In-Depth: Who Do You Say That Jesus Is?

Greg Laurie: The Danger Of Neglecting Prayer

God’s Strength Made Perfect In Weakness: Understanding Paul’s Thorn In The Flesh

Skip Heitzig: Our Worship Should Reinforce, Not Undermine, Biblical Truth

Jack Hibbs: Through Christ, We Are Free Indeed

Patience, Faith, And Obedience: Recognizing That God Can See What We Can’t

Steve Herzig: Don’t Look Back

There Is No Middle Ground With Christ—If You Aren’t For Jesus, You’re Against Him

In The Midst Of Perilous Times, Remember The Blessings That Flow From Our Hope

A Battleground: When You Come To Salvation, You Inherit An Enemy

Moses: A Foreshadow Of The Ultimate Deliverer, Jesus Christ

A Rejoicing Shepherd: What Makes God Happy According to the Bible?

Every Christian Is Called to Evangelize

Two Options Are Laid Before Every Person… And The Stakes Are Eternal

Jack Hibbs: Will You Obey God Or Follow His Own Reasoning

Standing On The Promises: Powerful Demonstration Of God’s Faithfulness

Skip Heitzig: A Moving Target Or Easy Prey

Does Prayer Really Do Anything?

Greg Laurie: The Primary Weapon To Resist Temptation

Skip Heitzig: Crucified With Christ And Dead To The Law That Condemned Me

Jack Hibbs: Jumping At The Opportunities He Provides

Fight, Flight, or Faith

Ray Comfort: Fear Of The Lord — Misunderstood, Dismissed, And Despised

Skip Heitzig: Another Gospel

The Accuser vs Intercessor: The Devil’s Accusations Are No Match For Jesus’ Defense

Understanding how an enemy thinks is the first step in defeating him. As believers, we face a formidable enemy in the devil. Yet, thanks to God’s Word, we have a pretty good sense of how the devil thinks and works. The apostle Paul urged believers in Corinth to forgive “lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” (2 Corinthians 2:11).

Skip Heitzig: The Christian Walk Is Not Just Coming Forward Or Raising A Hand—It’s A Daily Manner Of Life

When Paul used the word walk, he was referring to lifestyle. The Christian walk is not just coming forward, raising a hand, or acknowledging a certain belief system—it’s a daily manner of life.

Greg Laurie: ‘But God’ — Two Words That Change Everything

All over Scripture we find situations that seem impossible until God steps in. Joseph’s life is a perfect example. He was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and thrown into prison. His life appeared to be one setback after another. Yet God was working behind the scenes. Years later, Joseph said to his brothers: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good” (Genesis 50:20). There are those words: but God.

Jack Hibbs: What The Belt Of Truth Teaches Us About Standing Firm In Faith

Some of the illustrations you see of ancient Roman soldiers wearing a belt show a simple, thin leather strap around the waist, but that doesn’t accurately depict what the soldiers actually wore or what Paul had in mind when he wrote this description. These belts were large enough and thick enough to connect with the warrior’s breastplate and hold his various implements of warfare, including his scabbard and sword, keeping them close at hand and ready. Strips of leather also hung from the front of the belt to protect the lower body. So these belts were strong and substantial!

The 3 Responsibilities Of Christ’s Bride

In his teaching, Paul delineated a clear link between the God-instituted union of one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24) and the relationship between Christ and His bride—the church. Whether you’re married here on Earth or not, if you’ve placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Savior, you have the amazing blessing of being known as the Lord’s bride. What an honor and joy we have knowing we are united with the God of the universe and will one day live with Him forever!

Anne Graham Lotz: Bible Study — Ready to Leave

The Bible teaches that all followers of Jesus are to prepare for a “trip.” This trip not only signifies when we move to Heaven following our death, but it also takes place at the end of human history as we have known it. We are told that followers of Jesus in the last generation will not experience physical death but will be caught up in what is called the rapture—the “snatching away” to meet Jesus in the air—and be reunited with loved ones who have gone before us. It will be the trip of a lifetime—a trip that is truly out of this world. Are you ready?

Greg Laurie: Faithful To The End

Paul’s warning resonates especially powerfully today because we’re living in what I believe to be the last days. And one of the prophetic signs we sometimes forget about is that in the last days, there will be a great apostasy, meaning that people will fall away from the Lord. According to 1 Timothy 4:1, “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.”

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Takes The Invisible God And Makes Him Visible

Jesus takes the invisible God and makes Him visible. Jesus is “the brightness of His [God’s] glory, and the express image of His person” (Hebrews 1:3). Jesus is the exact representation of His person.

Greg Laurie: An Unforgiving Christian Is A Contradiction In Terms

An unforgiving Christian is a contradiction in terms, an oxymoron. To say that you’re a follower of Jesus Christ and yet harbor unforgiveness in your heart is simply wrong. This reality brings us to our final amazing truth in this week’s devotions: You are never more like God than when you forgive.

Ray Comfort: Saving Souls from Death

Yet every precious life saved from death is only a temporary fix. They will still die. But in the gospel, we have a different story. Jesus didn’t lower Himself from a helicopter. He lowered Himself from Heaven. He lowered Himself from God to become a lowly human being, one who walked the shores of Galilee and felt fear, pain, and hunger. And He did so not only because human lives are valuable, but because His rescue wasn’t a temporary fix. I often wonder if we’ve even realized what God has commissioned us to do by taking the gospel to rescue those who are dying.

Steve Herzig: A One Minute To Midnight Moment

The phrase one minute to midnight originated with the Doomsday Clock, a representation of how close the world is to global catastrophe as a result of our own technological and scientific advancements and geopolitical conflicts. Scripture is filled with one minute to midnight moments. For instance, King David had such a moment when he stood face to face with the mighty Goliath with only a slingshot and five smooth stones. Moses’ moment came after serving as a shepherd for 40 years and, holding his staff, telling Pharaoh “let my people go.” Daniel’s moment came when he was thrown into a pit of hungry lions. Each of them confronted and overcame danger by the grace of God.

Skip Heitzig: Jesus Christ — The Centerpiece Of Scripture From Beginning To End

The Bible has a single message: Christ. There are 66 books, each written by different authors and for different reasons. But think about it. Genesis talks about creation and the fall, and then immediately in chapter 3, we see the first prediction of the solution for the fall (see v. 15). It's the first messianic prophecy.

Will Graham: Three Christians — Clinging To The Truth, Serving Others, Or Eager For Power

My guess is that you know Christians who are an absolute blessing to be around. They carry the joy of Christ wherever they go, sacrificially serving others while spreading the hope and peace of God. Conversely, you have likely also known people who call themselves Christians but are prideful, unhappy, scheming and always desiring to be first. These types of people bring despair to the whole church.

Why Are The Dead Sea Scrolls So Important?

In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd boy and a wayward goat made an amazing discovery in a nearly inaccessible cave in Qumran, Israel, forever confirming the accuracy of the Bible. When the goat wandered into the dark cave, the shepherd boy was curious and ventured inside to explore. He threw a stone into the cave and unexpectedly heard something crack. He returned later with friends to search the cavern, which eventually resulted in the discovery of a fantastic collection of ancient biblical scrolls in clay jars.

Greg Laurie: When The Letter From God Himself Goes Unread

What if you had a handwritten note sent to you from God Himself? Would you carry it around in your pocket for a couple of weeks and open it when you got around to it? I doubt it. You probably would tear it open as you’re thinking, “Wow, God spoke to me! What does He have to say?” The Bible is a written letter from God. Many people carry it around. They have it in different colors and sizes. They have it in different translations. They even have it on their phones and devices. But they never open it. A letter from God Himself goes unread.

Skip Heitzig: When A Secret Believer Steps Forward In Courage And Faith

I want to look at somebody who you rarely, if ever, hear a sermon about: Joseph of Arimathea. He was the man who buried Jesus, but we don't even know very much about him. Joseph of Arimathea is mentioned in all four Gospels. He is described as a rich man who became “a disciple of Jesus” (Matthew 27:57), “a prominent council member” (Mark 15:43), “a good and just man” (Luke 23:50-51), and “a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews” (John 19:38).

Our Deepest Need: Three Reasons To Trust Jesus

We live backstage in our own lives. We know what lies behind the façade. We know we have strayed from God’s ways and in the process burdened ourselves with sin. We sense what Ezekiel 18:20 says explicitly: “The soul who sins shall die.” His life affirms that our lives have meaning. His death paid for our sins. And His resurrection gives certainty to the promise of eternal life. World history is littered with the dead bodies of those who claimed to answer the human dilemma. But Jesus is not like them. Of all the individuals who ever lived, He alone answers our deepest needs.

Four Encouraging Truths While Navigating The Troubled Waters Of A Fallen World

When the waters grow rougher than we imagined, these truths remain: (1) our Guide is in the same boat with us, (2) He knows everything about the way ahead, (3) He is worthy of our trust, and (4) He has already defeated these waves. Even death is now survivable because Jesus is the victor.

Loving Holiness: Understanding God’s Grace, Mercy, And Punishment

Consider the love of parents, many of whom would jump in front of a car to save their disobedient children. It helps us understand God’s selfless love. This is the Good News: For those who trust in Jesus the Messiah, the punishment for all our sin was paid for on the cross—past, present, and future (Hebrews 10:14). “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1).

Skip Heitzig: God’s Design — Abstinence Until Marriage, Fidelity Within Marriage, Then The Enjoyment Of Marriage

Sex within the context of marriage is like drinking pure water from a clear well. But sexual sin is like drinking polluted water from a sewer. One will delight you and the other will destroy you. One is a river and the other is a swamp.

Greg Laurie: Give Only Our Best To The King Of Kings

If God is important, then why do we give Him our leftovers? God certainly doesn’t want our leftovers. He makes that quite clear in Scripture. God said to Israel, “Cursed is the cheat who promises to give a fine ram from his flock but then sacrifices a defective one to the Lord. For I am a great king . . . and my name is feared among the nations!” (Malachi 1:14).

Jack Hibbs: The Power Of Refusal

Abram’s integrity was strengthened as he chose to rely upon the “Possessor of heaven and earth” rather than men. He believed God was faithful and had no need to take what Sodom offered, not even a thread of a sandal strap!

Skip Heitzig: What Does It Truly Mean To Be ‘In Christ’?

One of Paul’s favorite descriptions of Christians and of Christianity, was that phrase, “in Him,” or “in Christ.” In Paul’s correspondence, he used that phrase eighty-seven times. It's a good way to describe our relationship with God. And it’s unique to Christianity.

Greg Laurie: What Is Heaven Like? Common Questions Answered.

Have you ever felt a longing you couldn’t quite explain? Like birds, we have a “homing instinct.” We too have a desire to go to a place we’ve never been before. Of course, that place is called Heaven. Deep inside, we all long for something more. The Bible puts it this way, “[God has] has planted eternity in the human heart” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). But what exactly is Heaven like?

Ray Comfort: How Does the Bible Define Sin?

I am sometimes criticized as a heretic for telling sinners that they must turn from their sins. Some claim this teaches works-based righteousness. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am sometimes criticized as a heretic for telling sinners that they must turn from their sins. Some claim this teaches works-based righteousness. Nothing could be further from the truth.

How The Reality Of Hell Should Impact Believers’ Lives

The Bible warns that God is so holy and just that He will not only judge those who slaughtered innocent people but also liars, thieves, blasphemers, adulterers, and fornicators. Scripture says His judgment will be so thorough that it will grind to powder. When something is ground to powder, nothing remains untouched. So how should these truths affect me as a Christian? That was the challenging question. My conclusion was simple: if I truly believe in Hell, nothing else should matter more.

Would Paul Be Welcome In Your Church?

Picture this. You are in your church’s auditorium, and the musicians have just finished playing. As they return to their seats, you flip to a fresh page in your sermon notebook and open your Bible expectantly. The pastor introduces the special guest speaker and the congregation applauds as the man walks across the platform and sets his Bible on the pulpit. He looks at the congregation, a warm smile on his face, then says, “Thank you, my friends, thank you. It’s so good to be with you. Beloved, I come to you with grace and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Now, about your sin problem….”

Skip Heitzig: The Need To Be Set Apart In Humility In A Self-Centered Culture

The supreme example of this lowliness of mind is the Lord Jesus Christ. This is how Jesus lived, and how we ought to live. “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men”

Greg Laurie: Righteous and Perfect Justice

God reveals Himself to us in His Word. We know that God is holy because in Isaiah’s vision of Him, heavenly creatures declare, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts” (Isaiah 6:3). We know that God is righteous and just because Psalm 11:7 says, “The righteous Lord loves justice.” Holiness describes God’s character; righteousness and justice describe how He deals with humankind.

A Challenge For Today: We Must All Spread The Gospel To A Dying World

It is easy to conclude from this verse that God was moving powerfully and uniquely in the early days of the church. While that observation is accurate, it doesn’t mean He has stopped moving in equal measure today.

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