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.
The lifestyle of citizens of the kingdom of God includes unity, joy, and humility.
The LORD uses leaders to deal with threats to the welfare of his people, and he is the God who delivers them.
Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.
