In John 12:27-50, we have Jesus' final appeal to the world before spending his final days focused on his disciples. After explaining the meaning of his death, he also explained why so many did not believe in him. Then he summarized his teaching in his last words to the crowds, giving them one final opportunity to believe in him. (sermon notes)
With so much insistence in Galatians on our being right before God through faith in Christ and not by the works of the law,...
In his greeting, Paul previewed coming attractions in the rest of the letter, including the main event of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation.
After the dismal failures of Israel during the time of the judges, the restoration began with the birth of a son to a barren...