After telling his disciples that they should love one another, Jesus began preparing them in John 15:18-16:11 to be hated by the world. Even so, he sent them out to be witnesses for him, but not on their own. He also promised to send the Holy Spirit to be the witness who would convince the world about the truth of the gospel.
These two psalms together provide a biblical view of the family.
An overview of the history of redemption, from Genesis to Revelation in four acts
Not only did Christ die and rise for his people, but they also died and rose with him, liberating them from sin to live...