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 people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
In Daniel 2, a problem arose because of the absence of the gods among humans, but the true God showed himself through a human.
Second Peter 1:1-4 contains the startling statements that Jesus is God, God has given Christians everything necessary for godly living, and we share in...
