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.
Through his death Christ has brought near believers from the nations who were very far from God.
The expression, “the body of Christ,” has become such a common name for the church that we may not reflect upon what it means...
The Thessalonian Christians show us what it looks like to live out God’s grace under persecution.