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.
There is a popular expression that says "seeing is believing." However, many people saw the amazing signs performed by Jesus and did not believe...
Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.
The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward...