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Stuart and Jill Briscoe

What Is God Really Like? - Part 2

September 30, 2015
People become remarkably imaginative about God. But Scripture says, "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither has entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed them to us by His Spirit."

Not speculation, not imagination – but revelation. God is in the business of self-revelation, which is a fundamental tenant of Christianity. He has made human beings uniquely capable of receiving what He is revealing. And more than that, He has given us the ability of responding to what we are receiving.

He reveals himself, first of all, in creation. Secondly, He reveals himself in covenant, and thirdly, He reveals himself in Christ. This is how we go about discovering what God is really like.

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People become remarkably imaginative about God. But Scripture says, "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither has entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed them to us by His Spirit." Not speculation, not imagination – but revelation. God is in the business of self-revelation, which is a fundamental tenant of Christianity. He has made human beings uniquely capable of receiving what He is revealing. And more than that, He has given us the ability of responding to what we are receiving. He reveals himself, first of all, in creation. Secondly, He reveals himself in covenant, and thirdly, He reveals himself in Christ. This is how we go about discovering what God is really like.
September 29, 2015
How bold are you in approaching God? In Hebrews we are told that we can "approach the throne of grace with boldness." But when we sin, we tend to have one of two reactions: we rationalize or we hide. Why? Because we think that God loves us less when we sin. The truth is that God loves you perfectly right now - nothing you do can make him love you more or love you less! In this message from Hebrews 5:1-10, Pete Briscoe explains how God's love helps us find this "boldness" and encourages us to be traffickers in grace.
September 28, 2015
Do you believe that some sin is too big for God to forgive? Do you wonder if someone who has sinned can be restored and renewed? Can God use them again? Can God use you again? Be comforted. There is "life after sin," as Jill Briscoe shows us by exploring the life of David. In Psalm 51, David writes about turning around and running into the arms of the loving, merciful, compassionate God who was waiting for him, waiting to take him back. Do you need to turn and run in to the arms of God? He's waiting for you, too. This is the final message in Jill's series Slaying Giants.
September 25, 2015
Giant Temptation comes to all of us. All of us know him. He knows us – he knows when our guard is up, and he knows when we’re feeling lazy. It’s in our times of laziness that we’re faced with temptations that we’re not prepared for, and we, like David, have to choose whether to go along with the giant of temptation or to get off the rooftop. Have you experienced a time when you've failed to overcome a temptation? Jill Briscoe shows us that the value of David's life story is not only that it shows man's great sin, but that it shows God's even greater forgiveness and grace. Based on 2 Samuel 11, this is the 2nd message in Jill's series Slaying Giants on the life of David.
September 24, 2015
Giant Temptation comes to all of us. All of us know him. He knows us – he knows when our guard is up, and he knows when we’re feeling lazy. It’s in our times of laziness that we’re faced with temptations that we’re not prepared for, and we, like David, have to choose whether to go along with the giant of temptation or to get off the rooftop. Have you experienced a time when you've failed to overcome a temptation? Jill Briscoe shows us that the value of David's life story is not only that it shows man's great sin, but that it shows God's even greater forgiveness and grace. Based on 2 Samuel 11, this is the 2nd message in Jill's series Slaying Giants on the life of David.
September 23, 2015
There is a battle going on around us. Do you realize that? We are fighting a battle against the foes of the Lord. Maybe you've felt this battle in the giants you're facing in life, the problems that bog you down. Here's the good news: God calls, equips, and empowers His servants for the good fight of faith against the giants of this world. David's story is a perfect illustration of God calling His people to face different giants throughout life. In this message, Jill Briscoe shows us how God equipped David with everything he needed to be victorious in each battle. If we allow Him to work through us, God will equip us, too. Based on 1 Samuel 17, this is the first message in Jill's series Slaying Giants on the life of David.
September 22, 2015
There is a battle going on around us. Do you realize that? We are fighting a battle against the foes of the Lord. Maybe you've felt this battle in the giants you're facing in life, the problems that bog you down. Here's the good news: God calls, equips, and empowers His servants for the good fight of faith against the giants of this world. David's story is a perfect illustration of God calling His people to face different giants throughout life. In this message, Jill Briscoe shows us how God equipped David with everything he needed to be victorious in each battle. If we allow Him to work through us, God will equip us, too. Based on 1 Samuel 17, this is the first message in Jill's series Slaying Giants on the life of David.
September 21, 2015
Alone, depleted, and tempted - we've all been there, including Jesus. Jesus knew to say "no" to temptation and "yes" to the will of the Father. In this message, Pete answers the question, "What will Jesus do in us when we are tempted?" Based on Luke 4:1-13, this is the 1st message in Pete Briscoe's series, What Will Jesus Do?
September 18, 2015
You've messed up again. It isn't the first time and it probably won't be the last time. You gave in to some temptation in your life and now you have to make a choice - how do you respond? The Bible says if you are a believer, your sin has already been forgiven and forgotten by God because Jesus took your sin and nailed it to the cross. Even though sin doesn't sever your relationship with God, it does affect it, creating strain and distance. In this message from Pete, he teaches what to do after you've sinned to right your relationship with God and release the guilt by replacing it with His peace.
September 17, 2015
You've messed up again. It isn't the first time and it probably won't be the last time. You gave in to some temptation in your life and now you have to make a choice - how do you respond? The Bible says if you are a believer, your sin has already been forgiven and forgotten by God because Jesus took your sin and nailed it to the cross. Even though sin doesn't sever your relationship with God, it does affect it, creating strain and distance. In this message from Pete, he teaches what to do after you've sinned to right your relationship with God and release the guilt by replacing it with His peace.
September 16, 2015
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About Telling the Truth

Telling the Truth is an international broadcast and internet ministry that brings God's Word into the lives of people all over the world. Stuart and Jill Briscoe are the featured Bible teachers, encouraging and challenging listeners to study the Word of God and be drawn closer to Christ. Gifted with wisdom, discernment, and a bit of English humor, the Briscoe's bring God's Word to life. With distinctly different teaching styles, you'll be moved by the emotional appeal of Jill and the compelling logic of Stuart, as they boldly proclaim God's sovereignty, grace, and love. 

About Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Stuart Briscoe uses wit and intellect to target your heart, capture your attention and challenge you to grow! You will find his logic compelling as he brings a fresh, practical perspective to the Scriptures. Born in England, Stuart left a career in banking to enter the ministry full time. He has written more than 50 books, received three honorary doctorates and preached in more than one hundred countries. He was senior pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for thirty years, and currently serves as minister-at-large.

Jill Briscoe was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. She never looked back. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the youths of Liverpool by night.

She met Stuart at a youth conference and they married in 1958. In the 50 years since, Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and author who travels around the world ministering to under-resourced churches and speaking at international seminars and conferences. Since 2000, she and Stuart, who was formerly senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for 30 years, have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook.

Jill has authored more than 40 books including devotionals, study guides, poetry and children's books. Her vivid, relational teaching style touches the emotions and stirs the heart. She serves as Executive Editor of Just Between Us, a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership, and served on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc., for over 20 years.

Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.

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