Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In John 3:22-36, John the Baptist put an immediate stop to the idea of competition between Jesus and himself. His response provides not only pastors but all Christians with an excellent motto for our lives. (Here is a link to the full sermon notes.)
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
Ringing in our ears from the book of Judges is the cry for a king, so we are not surprised to find that the...
Not only are believers in Jesus justified before God, but we also have peace, grace, hope, love, reconciliation, and salvation.