All of a sudden, in John 11:55-12:26, Jesus not only permitted but encouraged people publicly to recognize him as king. What had changed? What we have awaited during the whole gospel of John finally happened: his hour to be glorified had come! However, his glorification would be exactly the opposite of what everyone expected. (sermon notes)
Jesus told his followers what to pray and why to pray, so let's pray and keep on praying!
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.
From several texts in the New Testament, this message answers four questions: What is the meaning of baptism? Who should be baptized? How should...