In a world full of bad news, we are all wanting to hear good news. What we usually receive is good advice, which is welcome but fails to animate our lives. In Acts 10:34-43, we have an early sermon by Peter, in which he clearly and simple spelled out for us the good news about Jesus.
In response to Habakkuk's raw complaint, God announced that he would do something wonderful, astounding, and hard-to-believe.
When we hear the gospel and believe it, Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit.
After a very brief greeting, James launched into his letter of practical instruction in James 1:1-8 by urging believers in Jesus to consider trials...