A Time for Confidence

Stephen Nichols

As members of a society that is quickly abandoning its Christian past, followers of Christ often feel disoriented or even frightened. When human leaders and political advocates fail us, doubts arise and the road to compromise beckons. In this series, Dr. Stephen J. Nichols points to the almighty God as the source and ground of our confidence. Though the whole world may shake around us, His kingdom is unshakable. This is a time for confidence. History has demonstrated that there is nothing new under the sun. In this lesson, Dr. Nichols pulls from the history of the church to sketch models of godly confidence for us to follow through the cultural confusion of our own day.

Confidence in God

Stephen Nichols

Before Judah fell to the forces of Babylon, Isaiah urged her people to trust in the name of the Lord. In this lesson, Dr. Nichols visits a pivotal moment in the history of Israel and calls us to place our confidence in the Lord, for He is able.

Confidence in the Bible

Stephen Nichols

Established on God’s very own character, His Word abides through the ages. In this lesson, Dr. Nichols links the past with the present to show how the Bible is our sure-footed foundation for confidence and is as culturally relevant today as ever.

Confidence in Christ

Stephen Nichols

Our union with Christ is at the heart of the glorious gospel, and as Christians, we are called to be united with Him in His sufferings. In this lesson, Dr. Nichols sets our eyes on Christ, our confidence, that we might know His power in suffering.

Confidence in the Gospel

Stephen Nichols

The gospel knows no bounds, and we have the testimony of the early church to prove it. In this lesson, Dr. Nichols shares how the gospel reached into the very heart of the Roman Empire despite all attempts to stop it.

Confidence in Hope

Stephen Nichols

The shifting sands of culture are no match for the reality of who we are in Christ and ultimately who we will be. In this lesson, Dr. Nichols describes the Christian hope that makes us an engaging and transformative force in the world.

Ligonier Resources

A Time for Confidence

Trusting God in a Post-Christian Society