Although the church in Smyrna may not have looked like much on the surface, Jesus’ evaluation of it was wholly positive. He did not tone down his description of what the believers were about to suffer, but he pointed to the way to face all the challenges of life and death without fear and full of faith. Although we may never have to face what those early Christians faced, we all have to live, and we all have to die, so Jesus’ words to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11 are words for us today as well.
In this section of Daniel, there is the clearest declaration in the Old Testament of the resurrection and eternal life.
When we fulfill the roles assigned to us by God, both children and parents end up happier.
In the conclusion of his case against humanity, Paul demonstrated that all are under sin, which is why all need the redemption that is...
