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.
In answer to the grumblings of some religious leaders, Jesus told three parables in Luke 15 about lost and found items: a sheep, a...
The Day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night but not for those who live in the light.
-Jesus revealed himself to the persecutor Saul of Tarsus and called him to faith and to ministry as his chosen instrument to take his...