The word “Advent” describes the presence of God, which the world observed in Jesus’ incarnation. The Church also enjoys the divine presence now as we are seated with Christ in the heavenly realm, and in hopeful anticipation of the Lord’s manifest presence when he returns.
In the following exposition of Deuteronomy 4:9-31, titled “The Nearness of God,” I explain how this blessing is foreshadowed in the history of Israel. Come Lord Jesus!
It was among the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received. Following an exposition of Matthew 2 in which I explained the typological significance of
Gathered around a bonfire on a crisp New England evening, my wife and I listened as our friends discussed possibly sending their children to a
I remember that lunch like it was yesterday. I was only 20 years old and not looking to offend my militant herbivorous colleagues. One by
The acclaimed Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti was a nervous wreck before every performance. Perhaps this would be the day that he would finally fail.
Chris Castaldo is the Lead Pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois, and is a fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. Whether it’s through his writing, speaking, or his bi-weekly Vlog, "A Brief Word from Pastor Chris," he desires to see the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed and lives transformed for the glory of God.