In the local area, a message is being shared about the source of faith in a person. The topic of what awakens faith in someone is being explored through a biblical passage. The passage in question is John 3:1–18, which is being used to illustrate how God brings life through the gospel.

Further details on this topic are available from Desiring God, where a presentation by John Piper can be accessed to learn more about the role of the word of the gospel in creating life.