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 Jerusalem Council kept the door of salvation open to all Jews and non-Jews who repent and believe in Jesus Christ.
As Paul demonstrated in his trial before Governor Felix, Christians must testify about Christ with our words and with our lives.
Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In...