In Revelation 2:12-17, we meet the Church in Pergamum, a group of Christians that one has to admire for holding fast to the name of Jesus in a city that Jesus called “Satan’s throne,” and even after one of their number had been killed for his faith. Although they were steadfast in resisting outside attacks, they were less vigilant about the beliefs and practices of their own members, so Jesus urged them to repent by practicing church discipline, or else he would have to come and practice it himself. As with all the churches, he promised rich blessings for those who would hear his words and conquer by their faith.
During a dinner at a religious leader's house, a sinful woman crashed the party and gave Jesus an opportunity to teach about big forgiveness...
Every once in a while there comes along an opportunity that is so fabulous that it is too good to pass up. However, such...
The tenth plague was the death of the firstborn of Egypt, which was also the salvation of the people of Israel.