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.
Paul received support of the body of Christ and reassurance from the words of the Lord Jesus Christ.
In order to understand marriage, we need to go back to the creation of the woman in Genesis 2:18-25.
Abraham’s example proves that the only way to be right with God is through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works, ritual, law, or...