In Galatians 2:1-14, Paul continued his personal story about his interaction with the leaders in Jerusalem, relating that they completely supported his message and ministry. He recounted these events in detail in order to defend the gospel and protect the unity of the church. It is still true today that we can maintain unity amidst great cultural diversity only if we hold on to the one and only gospel.
Four short parables point to the surpassing value of the kingdom of God and the need to find it now.
The Parable of the Soils describes the division caused by Jesus' preaching and urges us to hear his word well to receive more and...
In three related episodes, Jesus demonstrated his authority to forgive our sins.
