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.
Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes...
God sent his unique Son in human flesh to be the propitiation for sins, Savior of the world, and life for all who believe.
As one of his disciples betrayed him and the others slept, Jesus wrestled in prayer to submit to his Father’s will and overcome his...