In Acts 17:24-34 we get to hear a sermon that Paul preached to philosophers in Athens. He presented to them biblical truths about God, humans, Jesus, and our response. The game-changing declaration that got Paul laughed off stage was the resurrection of Jesus. The news about the resurrection left others curious enough to want to hear more, some of whom ended up believing the gospel message. That gospel is the same today, as relevant to us as it was to those philosophers, and life-changing good news to any who will believe it.
The church in Thessalonica not only followed worthy examples but also became one itself.
In the conclusion of his case against humanity, Paul demonstrated that all are under sin, which is why all need the redemption that is...
A depressingly common theme that runs through human history is the oppression of the poor by the rich. In the first century, Christians were...