Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have temporary sorrow that would change into lasting joy. In spite of our suffering in this world, Christians can have joy, peace, and courage, because Jesus has overcome the world.
The Antioch church set the example of following the Spirit's leading to release the church's most gifted workers into the mission field so that...
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
Our little work of accepting each other in the church is part of the big work God is doing in the world.