Complete Fulfillment, Part 4

For the ultimate Son of David to reign supreme and for his kingdom to “be made sure forever,” he must first conquer the greatest enemy of all.

Laurie Mathers, Complete FulfillmentLiving HopeMay 10, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Covenant, Biblical Theology, Davidic Covenant, King David, Son of David, House of David, Temple, Kingdom Through Covenant, Complete Fulfillment

Complete Fulfillment, Part 3

How can the Levitical covenant find its “yes and amen” in Christ?

Strong in the Lord

Do you want to see God’s power at work in your life?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 16, 2022Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Ephesians, Power, Spirit-empowered, Spirit-filled, Spirit-filled church, Armor of God

Lay a Firm Foundation

The Gospel calls us to leave behind every hint of legalism and licentiousness, and to live an entirely new kind of life.

Complete Fulfillment, Part 2

A faulty understanding of the Bible’s covenants leads to faulty interpretations and applications of God’s Word in our lives.

Complete Fulfillment, Part 1

Covenants form the backbone of the Bible’s story. This is why a proper understanding of the Bible's covenants is essential to a correct understanding of Scripture.

Timing Is Everything

When it comes to understanding the Bible, timing is everything.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeNovember 30, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Biblical Interpretation, Salvation, Salvation by Faith, Stephen Wellum, Galatians, Biblical Theology, Understanding Scripture, Understanding Prophecy

A Timeline of the Ages

The Old Testament prophets foretold the coming of Messiah, but they never expected the Last Days to be so long.

A Decision to Forgive

Harmony with God and with each other is worth everything it cost Christ and everything it costs us.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeNovember 2, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Forgiveness, 1 Corinthians 6, Matthew 6:12, Colossians 1:21, Colossians 3:12

Another Kind of Holiness

Holiness is a matter of the heart.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeOctober 26, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Gospel, Holiness, Psalm 15, Love, Faithfulness, Slander, Sin

The Impossible Burden (of Self-forgiveness)

What do I do when I can’t forgive myself?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeOctober 20, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Self-Forgiveness, Self-condemnation, Forgiveness, Salvation, Depression, hope, Psalm 51:4, Psalm 51:9, Psalm 51

The Salt of Christian Contentment

Salt that isn’t salty is useless.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeOctober 11, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Church, Gospel, Contentment, Salt of the Earth, Matthew 5, Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 10, Matthew 16, Luke 14, Self-denial, Salvation, Missions