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.
In Acts 17:24-34 we get to hear a sermon that Paul preached to philosophers in Athens. He presented to them biblical truths about God,...
Paul's ministry took some unexpected turns, but through it all the Lord showed He was in control.
Not only are believers in Jesus justified before God, but we also have peace, grace, hope, love, reconciliation, and salvation.