When an Angel Spoke to Mary
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he looks at the message the angel brought to Mary in Luke 1:26–38. This revelation about the birth of the Son of God has resonated in the hearts of God’s people ever since.
What words come to mind when you hear the term theology? Dry…Dreary…Doubtful…DULL? You’re not alone.
Too often we don’t realize that theology—thinking about God—is an intimate part of our everyday lives, rather than something that takes place in ivory towers crowded with bearded men crouched over dusty books. We each engage in theology because we each have a set of beliefs about God. But rather than being content with our ideas about God as they now stand, we should each have a desire to know God better than we do today. If you’ve got that desire, then you’re ready to do theology!
Let these resources point the way to a faith more deeply connected with who God actually says He is.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he looks at the message the angel brought to Mary in Luke 1:26–38. This revelation about the birth of the Son of God has resonated in the hearts of God’s people ever since.
There has only ever been one perfect gift, and it was given more than 2,000 years ago. This gift is too wonderful for words. In fact, the Bible says it’s indescribable.
The first Christmas was simple, not a lavish event. Jesus’ birth remains the purest and most beautiful story in all of history.
From 1 John 2:1–2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll defines Jesus’ role as our representative. Unlike a typical go-between, however, Jesus loves us with an everlasting love because He personally paid all our debts.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll expresses the vital role of Jesus as the Mediator between God and humanity. As our Mediator, Jesus perfectly represents both parties—God and humanity—that you may cultivate an eternal, joyful relationship with your Maker.
From John 14:1–6, Pastor Chuck Swindoll shares Jesus’ promise to restore the fallen, to prepare a place for His followers, to immediately send the Holy Spirit, and eventually return Himself.
Unlike ancient animal sacrifices at the temple, Jesus’ one-time sacrifice provided an all-time covering for sin! Pastor Chuck Swindoll spotlights this symbol of sacrifice, dependence, innocence, and meekness from selected Scriptures.
One of Jesus' most stirring names is Shepherd. Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines this title as well as our role as Jesus’ sheep.
One of Jesus’ most vivid metaphors is of a vine and branches found in John 15:1–11. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unfolds the symbolism of the Father as the vinedresser, Jesus as the sustaining vine, and believers as the branches.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John emphasized different aspects of Jesus’ divinity as the Holy Spirit inspired them. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unfolds the significant titles these writers assigned to Jesus in their accounts.