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.
From prison, John the Baptist sent to ask Jesus if he was the coming one. Jesus answered by demonstrating that in the kingdom of...
Although sin twists the law for evil purposes, the law itself is good.
Through a series of mistakes by the disciples, Jesus taught them and us what following him is not.
