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.
Continuing the call to live outstanding lives among unbelievers, Peter focused his attention on wives and husbands in I Peter 3:1-7. Although the specific...
Disorderly members can wreck a church, but a firm and loving response by other members can save them and the church.
The opposite results of David’s and Saul’s desperate measures hold lessons about how to live in the world while not being of the world.