In Jesus' final public teaching in the Gospel of John (10:22-42), the people of Jerusalem tried to pin him down. They wanted him to declare openly who he was. In keeping with his indirect public style, Jesus pointed them to his words and works. He also boldly declared, "I and the Father are one." This statement sent them looking for rocks to stone him, since they thought he was a man who made himself out to be God. They grasped that he claimed identity with God, but they got things exactly backwards. (sermon notes)
In James 1:9-18, the author continues to urge us to have a biblical perspective on the difficult and the good things in life, including...
The opening of Luke's narrative about Jesus helps us know for certain the things we have learned about Jesus.
Paul continued to praise God for the benefits believers receive because of the sacrifice of the Son.