Reminder: This Is Who We Are

We’re called to love Jesus with all of our heart, soul and mind. This is a love that recognizes and chooses to follow something which is righteous, noble, and true […]

It’s Time To Grow Up

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

Knowing Jesus = Moral Change. Since we’ve tasted the Lord (experienced Him and know Him via repenting/believing in Jesus) our lives reflect a love that puts away sin and leans […]

What Knowing Jesus Means

Ahwatukee Church, the Book of 1 Peter

As we obeyed the gospel of Jesus (i.e. believed in Jesus) we were born again which leads us to loving others (sincerely, earnestly, etc.).

The response to the message is understand that our identity in Jesus compels/causes us to love others, even amid suffering/hardships such as the ones Peter’s readers were experiencing.

Doing Flows from Being

Love in Action, Ahwatukee Church

The Bible commands good behavior BUT good behavior flows from good character (Matthew 7:17). Doing flows from being—keeping this order is very important IF you want to understand the gospel well AND deepen in your love/pursuit of Jesus.