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.
After a very brief greeting, James launched into his letter of practical instruction in James 1:1-8 by urging believers in Jesus to consider trials...
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.
Between the establishment of a relationship with God and the final resurrection, Christians need to press on to know Christ and be more like...