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.
God delights to bring deliverance through unlikely people and in surprising ways.
While the Old Testament is still valid, we also have the message of the one who was raised from the dead.
Although faith in Christ has become more and more of an individual matter in the West, those who became Christians in the New Testament...
