After his farewell discourse with his disciples, Jesus prayed his longest recorded prayer in John 17:1-26. He prayed regarding himself, for his original disciples, and for his later disciples, but his overarching request was for God’s glory. Because God’s glory on earth is tied to how his disciples live, prayer for his disciples to do well is prayer for God’s glory.
As Paul waited in prison, he was able to rejoice in two certain outcomes because of his view of life and death.
There are two basic principles that enable Christians with differing convictions on debatable matters to live together in harmony in the church.
In the new way of walking, believers need to put off the habits of the old self and put on the attitudes and activities...