In answer to the grumblings of some religious leaders, Jesus told three parables in Luke 15 about lost and found items: a sheep, a coin, and a son. All of them emphasize the joy of God over bringing one lost person back to himself. The third parable is open-ended, forcing each of us to consider if we are going enter into God’s joyful feast or remain outside.
Paul addressed a serious conflict in the church and how to live differently: in unity, joy, gentleness, peace, and goodness.
Because God sent his Son for the salvation of the nations, the church sends its sons and daughters to take the message of his...
Although faith in Christ has become more and more of an individual matter in the West, those who became Christians in the New Testament...