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.
Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes...
God opened the floodgates of the gospel in Antioch, bringing Jews and Gentiles together in Christ, strengthening their faith such that they sacrificially sent...