Acts 2:23 Grotesque, morbid, unsightly... those words describe something that is at the very heart of Christianity. It’s something that is preached and taught about all the time in the Christian faith. Namely, Christ’s crucifixion. And while some may find it too brutal, or think it unnecessary... because of our sin, it is essential to our very salvation. For wherever the cross disappears, true Christianity also disappears. Listen to these gospel truths on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

John 21:17 Peter was a big disciple. He was the first disciple to trust Christ with his life. He left his career and followed God. But even Peter denied Christ... not once but three times! Thankfully, Jesus Christ did not abandon Peter. He picked him up after he had fallen, set him back on his feet, and encouraged him to continue to grow in his faith. And the good news is that this same encouragement is available to us when we stumble. Be strengthened in your faith on today's episode of Every...

Luke 24:39 The Bible teaches that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the most significant events in human history. The reason Jesus rose from the dead was to conquer sin and death once and for all. That sounds like critical information for all of us to hear. But the question you might be asking is this: “Is what the Bible says about Jesus really true? Did Jesus of Nazareth actually come back to life?” Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken as he responds to these questions on Every Last Word. 

John 20: 19, 21 “I need just a little peace and quiet.” It's something we’ve all said on occasion. It may seem innocent enough, but the truth is, deep down inside, we all long for peace... in our relationships, at our workplace, in our families. Often these areas of our lives have very little peace, even though we may work hard at it. Listen to Every Last Word as Dr. Philip Ryken teaches that the problem is, real, genuine peace in our lives only comes after we make peace with God.

Matthew 28:10 The times we live in are difficult, some might even say tumultuous. If you look around you can find much to be afraid about...the economy, current world affairs, wars. We can let our fears get to us, or we can stop, and take a minute to look at what the Bible has to teach us about this world, fear, our future, and the courage we can have as we face all of those things. Dr. Philip Ryken encourages us to be anxious for nothing on Every Last Word. 

John 19:30 Have you ever left a project unfinished? Who hasn't?! Our lives are filled with projects that we have never quite managed to complete. We have half-read books on our shelves and piles of junk left abandoned from hobbies we’ve started, but never finished. Thankfully Jesus Christ did not leave the great project of his life unfinished. He got the job done, He accomplished the mission. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches from the Book of John on today's episode of Every Last Word.

Matthew 27:46 Have you ever been at a place in your life where you felt forgotten or forsaken, totally alone? It’s a painful place to be, a place where you feel no one understands or “feels your pain.” But one person does understand, and has felt your pain and has conquered death for you so that you can have eternal life. Listen to this encouraging message by Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

John 19:28 It’s hard for us to fully embrace the idea that Jesus Christ was as much a man as he was God. But along with the miracles he performed as the Son of God, he also experienced humanity as deeply as we do. One clear example we see is when he said he was thirsty while being crucified. Jesus was human after all, and if he was going save us, if he was going to die in our place, then he needed to be one of us to do it. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about the humanity of Jesus today on Every...

John 19:26-27 As Jesus was growing up, his unique identity as the Son of God and his unique ministry as the Savior of the world must have made for some very interesting family situations. Certainly these family ties were strained during the course of his life, and they were broken altogether at the cross. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about the family of Jesus on this episode of Every Last Word. 

Luke 23:34 The thief on the cross next to Jesus was a criminal in life, the lowest of the low. But he knew his Savior when he met him that day at the place of the Skull outside Jerusalem. Was he just lucky to be dying next to Jesus? For at the last possible moment in his earthly life, he received the gift of eternal life. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about "the luckiest man alive" on Every Last Word. 

Matthew 28:18-20 While many millions have been saved already, millions more are still waiting to hear the message of salvation. God has not finished gathering that great multitude that will one day worship at His throne. If they are to hear the message of salvation, it is up to us to proclaim it. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken shares about the Great Commission on Every Last Word. 

Revelation 7:9-17 Glory, or the afterlife, is not a place we know about in great detail. However, the book of Revelation offers us an interesting glimpse into heaven. It describes an enormous number of people from all different ethnic groups and places, worshipping the Lord in the splendor of His holiness. Tune in as Dr. Philip Ryken looks to our eternal future on Every Last Word.

1 Peter 1:1-9 Suffering in the Christian life is not necessarily to be avoided, nor is it to be accepted with an attitude of defeat. Rather, the life of the Christian is to be patterned after Jesus Christ’s. Tune in to hear more about God's purpose in our suffering from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Romans 6:1-14 The Bible calls us saints, which means "holy ones," because God has separated us from sin and blessed us for His service. Most Christians would agree that we have a need for personal holiness, however we have difficulty in agreeing as to how this holiness actually comes about. Listen to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken as he teaches from Romans, Chapter 6.

Acts 2:42-47 Believing the message of salvation is not an end in itself; it is only the beginning. We are not merely saved from sin, but we are also saved for God’s glory which is commonly revealed in genuine Christian community. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about the importance of fellowship on Every Last Word.

2 Samuel 9:1-13 In our rebellion, we put Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to death. Now our lives are forfeited. But here we see the wonder of God’s adopting grace, turning rebels into princes. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we become God’s own sons and daughters. Hear the good news of the gospel from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Romans 3:21-28 We are all on trial, the religious and the irreligious, believers and atheists. Everyone must stand before God’s throne of judgment. The standard for justice is God’s perfect law, and it is by that standard that everyone deserves to be condemned. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches from the book of Romans on how we can be declared righteous on Every Last Word.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Being made alive in Christ makes a world of difference in your perception of reality and in the direction of your life. It brings spiritual life into our broken world and into our broken souls, revealing God’s plan of redemption in the present for all to see. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken teaches from Ephesians 2 on Every Last Word.

Luke 18:35 - 19:10 Do you let your circumstances dictate your attitude toward God? If you're down and out are you quick to blame, or when you're riding high, do you find the time to give thanks? Well, a rich tax collector and a blind beggar both felt they had specific needs, until they met Jesus. Tune in to Every Last Word for Dr. Philip Ryken's teaching in the book of Luke.

John 3:1-18 What does it mean to be born again? For some, it implies a literal re-birth from the womb, whereas others think it is the name for a bunch of overzealous believers. Well, Nicodemus confronted Jesus and asked him just that question. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word to find out more.

Acts 13:26-49 It is the story of Christ Jesus' life, death, and resurrection that represents the full picture of what we are to know of His sacrifice. Many people shortchange Jesus’ significance by not believing in His complete work, or by only sharing part of the message. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken explains why it is only the full story that represents the true work of God on Every Last Word.

2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 Most people seem to ask the wrong questions about God. Does God exist? Why is there so much evil in the world? If God is loving, why is there suffering? In reality, they are trying to figure out if God is acceptable to them. Today on Every Last Word, Dr. Philip Ryken says that the real question should be, are we acceptable to God? And the answer – apart from salvation in Jesus Christ – is no.

Luke 18:9-14 Perhaps you know someone who doesn’t steal or run with a bad crowd. They attend church, pray, and even give generously to the poor. Yet in spite of all the evident devotion, they don't appear to have saving faith. How can this be? Dr. Philip Ryken explains that our pious acts don’t improve our standing before God on Every Last Word.

Ruth 4:1-22 Why did the eternal Son of God have to become a man? It’s a good question, and it connects two very important things – the person of Jesus Christ and his work. Sound a bit too theological? It’s really quite simple. Dr. Philip Ryken explains why the price to redeem us had to be paid by flesh and blood on Every Last Word.