Paul reported to the Philippians that his being in prison in Rome had actually produced the positive benefit of encouraging more preaching of the gospel. There were, no doubt, some who preached from bad motives, but Paul rejoiced anyway. In fact, he had a reason to rejoice, not only in prison but also in all circumstances, whether positive or negative, in life and even in death.
One of the most controversial sections of James is James 2:14-26, because some verses sounds very different from what we find in Paul’s teaching....
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.
While Leviticus makes for difficult reading for people today, it contains a simple message that everyone needs to learn: God is holy, so we...