What does the Bible teach about life after death? In this Wellspring Church Bible study, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the distinctions between Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, and the lake of fire—and explains how heaven relates to the future resurrection and...
What is the ultimate Christian hope for the human body? We sometimes speak as though our final destination is a permanently disembodied existence in heaven. Others imagine that loved ones become angels when they die. But the New Testament points us...
What if the life Jesus offers begins with admitting, “I need help”? In this opening message of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Matt Ayars explores the Beatitudes as a portrait of Jesus’ life lived through us. Focusing on “blessed are the poor...
What happens when someone hears the truth, feels convicted—and still refuses to respond?In this Wellspring Bible Study on Acts 24, Paul stands before Governor Felix to answer false accusations. Rather than flattering, exaggerating, or retaliating...
If Jesus reigns, why does the world still feel so broken? The kingdom of God has begun—but the story isn’t finished. Jesus is coming back, and when he does, he will raise the dead, judge the world, defeat every enemy, and make all things right...
How does God accomplish His purposes when circumstances appear chaotic? This Wellspring Bible Study on Acts 23 explores Paul’s encounter with religious hypocrisy, political maneuvering, persecution, and a 40-man assassination plot. Key themes...
A Note to Our Study Group Thank you to everyone who participated in our discussion about the return of Christ, the Antichrist, Israel, the mark of the beast, and the mission of the church. These are important subjects, but they can easily become...
The kingdoms and powers of this world can seem overwhelming, but Daniel 7 reminds us that none of them will last forever. In this message from Daniel 7, we explore Daniel’s vision of the four beasts, the Ancient of Days, and the Son of Man...
In this Bible study on Acts 22, we examine Paul’s defense before the crowd in Jerusalem and the testimony of his dramatic encounter with Jesus. Paul’s story reminds us that sincere passion does not necessarily equal truth—we must remain willing to...
When the world is panicking, God’s people can live with peace. In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar is troubled by a mysterious dream and threatens Babylon’s wise men with death if they cannot reveal and interpret it. While everyone else panics, Daniel...