Senesis 3:15

These are unprecedented times for those of us who are alive on planet earth at this moment. Historically, we can find hope if we turn to the One who made it all and is Lord of all. What does the Bible say about why these things happen, what is God’s response to it, and what is my hope in life and death?

As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

世界上有许多人相信神或某种更高的力量。然而，生活仍常常充满忧虑、冲突和失望。如果神真实而有能力，为什么痛苦仍然这么多？为什么平安如此罕见？ 根据圣经，神并非沉默不语。从起初祂就在向人类启示自己。祂不是遥远的，祂愿意人认识祂——不只是通过大自然、先知或宗教经典，而是最清楚地借着一个人：耶稣。基督徒相信，耶稣不仅是先知或老师，而是神的儿子被差派到世界来。 圣诞节是庆祝祂降生的节日——但祂为什么要来？如果祂的到来是要带来平安，为什么世界仍然破碎？而祂的生命与今天你的生活有什么关系？ 这个为期五天的查经将从圣经本身来探讨这些问题。你不需要是基督徒才能参加。目的很简单：明白圣经如何回答“耶稣为何来到世上”——以及这件事如今对我们有什么意义。

Who is God? We all have different answers, but how do we know what’s true? No matter what your experiences with God, Christians, or church have been like, it’s time to discover God for who He really is—real, present, and ready to meet you right where you are. Take the first step in this 6-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, God Is _______.