Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the might hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you" (1 Peter 5:6).
Jesus’ scathing denunciation of the religious leaders exposed their hypocrisy and challenges us to let his light shine on ours.
In three missionary encounters in the city of Philippi, Jesus showed that he can take care of our true needs.