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A death-row inmate faces a grim prospect, with nowhere to turn. But sometimes, if new evidence is discovered, a governor will set him free. We all deserve a spiritual death-row sentence. In this message we will discuss another gift God has given those who trust Christ.

Humans are capable of awful things. The long history of war, oppression and greed proves that. We would never turn from sin were it not for the grace of God. Redemption is entirely God's idea, and God's children inherit the riches of that redemption.

When Christians read the Bible, they find a vast horde of blessings that they will inherit as children of God. Our outlook on life becomes an up-look when we realize what is ahead.

"If God be for us, who can be against us?" Is this true? Some say they have been abandoned by God. How do we reconcile this biblical promise with the reality of tough personal situations?

How would you react if you inherited a million dollars? Disbelief? Sure, but reality would sink in when you got the check. If you are a believer, you have a check waiting for you at the bank of heaven. And it is for far more than a mere million.

None of us chose to be born. Being born into God's family is no different. God makes sure we are spiritually born, and then provides the resources we need to grow as His children.

Those who believe in Jesus and have found new life all share a common reality; they were chosen by God in eternity past. If life now seems uncertain, know that your future is as secure as the God who will make sure you get there.

Comprehending God's purpose in salvation is mind-expanding. In the majestic eighth chapter of Romans, this salvation is at the core of Paul's teaching. In this message we will take a clear look at what, for many, is a hard-to-understand part of the Christian faith.

As we believers mature in the faith, we come to realize that salvation is not so much a result of our seeking God as it is the result of God choosing us first. If God had not done this, none of us would ever have chosen Him.

God works in the lives of His people to bring about good, even when what's happening is bad. Through the eye of faith, we who know Him can be sure that a better day is coming, and we can live triumphantly no matter what comes our way.

"All things work together for good to them who love God..." does this include tragedy and disasters? In this message we will discuss some ways God uses life's rough spots to fashion in us the character He desires to see.

Only a Christian can be certain that all of life is heading toward a future glory. That is why believers know that all things, even the bad things, work together for good for those who love God.

Christians get socked by life's reversals like anyone else. But there is a crucial difference. Believers know they have a permanent home where no foreclosure is possible and where all suffering will end. Pastor Lutzer tells us why we never groan alone during trials.

As believers, we long to be free of the limitations and pains of this body. Suffering is a lot easier to bear when we have hope for a future day when all suffering will cease. That is the hope Paul speaks of in the marvelous eighth chapter of Romans.

It's tough to be optimistic when slogging through hard times. Some try to grin and bear it; others crack under the pressure. But Christians can have a different perspective: awaiting a future glory that makes our present suffering infinitesimal in comparison.