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.
Jesus combined a warning of judgment with a demonstration of the liberating power of the kingdom of God.
God's presence in the early church produced awesome acts of community giving and healing but also an awesome judgment against hypocrisy and deception.
The Antioch church set the example of following the Spirit's leading to release the church's most gifted workers into the mission field so that...
