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.
As was typical in Paul’s letters, he began this one with a greeting, a thanksgiving, and a prayer. In these, he didn’t waste any...
Saul’s two acts of foolishness contrasted with his son’s two acts of faith, and they changed the course of history.
The mission of the church is dangerous, and Christians will not always agree on how best to accomplish it, but the Lord will accomplish...