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.
The Antioch church set the example of following the Spirit's leading to release the church's most gifted workers into the mission field so that...
An overview of the history of redemption, from Genesis to Revelation in four acts
Although the first anointed king tried to kill the second one, the Lord protected his anointed, as he always does.
