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.
As Paul demonstrated in his trial before Governor Felix, Christians must testify about Christ with our words and with our lives.
The personal letter Paul wrote to Philemon contains a beautiful picture of redemption through the work of Christ.
In response to all of God‘s mercies described in the first 11 chapters, we are to present our bodies and be renewed in our...