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.
Since James is the likely the oldest writing of the New Testament, it appears from James 4:1-17 that church conflicts have been around almost...
In the encounter with Moses at the burning bush, God revealed himself and promised to show us more of who he is.
Jesus announced that the hour had come for him to be glorified, but his glorification would begin with a cross.