In Acts 20:17-38, Paul passed the torch of ministry to the elders of the church in Ephesus. In his speech to them, Paul described the character of elders and their work of ministry. With a few such elders as Paul described, the church has the team it needs to fulfill the mission that God has given it.
In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
Not only did Christ die and rise for his people, but they also died and rose with him, liberating them from sin to live...
Although many Jews did not believe the gospel and many non-Jews did, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.