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 John 20:19-31, Jesus appeared to his disciples twice, once to commission and equip them and a second time to show himself to Thomas....
How should we get ready for the new heavens and the new earth? In his closing words in 2 Peter 3:14-18, Peter lays out...
To be ready for Jesus’ coming, we need to be doing what he has already told us to do.