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.
Because God had fulfilled one of his promises to Abraham by making his descendants a great nation, the next announcement of the Covenant of...
From Genesis 2:18-25 and Ephesians 5:22-22 we learn why to get married, how to get married, and how to stay married.
God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.