Mark Driscoll

Why Can We Trust the Bible?

2 Thessalonians 2:17-18 – But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. In 1-2 Thessalonians, Paul’s enemies are trying … Read more

What’s Your Relationship with the Bible?

1 Thessalonians 2:13 – And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. In 2 Corinthians 3:16, Paul speaks about the Word (or … Read more

How Can You Find Joy in Reading the Bible?

1 Thessalonians 2:13 – And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. As a newer Christian and very young pastor, I will … Read more

Are You a Christian with Questions?

1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 – You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. … Read more

Should You Believe Gossip About Pastors?

1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 – For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. The next time you hear negative gossip about a pastor, 1 Thessalonians … Read more

How Can You Suffer Without Getting Bitter?

1 Thessalonians 2:2 – But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. In any battle, the ultimate goal is to eliminate the highest-ranking leader on the other side of the fight. In … Read more

Your Worst Enemy

Your worst enemy is… you. To take dominion over your life, you need to first take charge over yourself. What does that look like? Join us as we dive into taking dominion over the self.

How to Recognize Satan’s Counterfeits

1 Thessalonians 2:3 – For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive… This simple truth is the key to understanding spiritual warfare and having discernment, or the ability to distinguish between what God creates and what Satan counterfeits.  The new Christians in Thessalonica were forced to discern between the following as examples: … Read more

How Satan is Selling Knock Offs

1 Thessalonians 2:3 – For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive… I grew up in a poor working-class neighborhood without any fancy stores. On the weekends, as a kid, I remember going to the swap meet on Saturdays. It was held in the parking lot of a giant drive-in movie theater. … Read more