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 model described in Colossians 4:2-6 of ministry to those outside the church is very simple: pray, walk, and talk.
Since James is the likely the oldest writing of the New Testament, it appears from James 4:1-17 that church conflicts have been around almost...
John’s birth and Zechariah’s prophecy pointed to the greatest manifestation of God’s mercy ever.