After becoming popular and attracting many followers, Jesus taught about what we call the Incarnation, the Son of God becoming human flesh. The Incarnation made it possible for people to have eternal life. Instead of being overjoyed at this news, many so-called followers turned away from Jesus in John 6:41-71. After asking the his original followers if they also wanted to leave him, Peter responded with a question that can serve as a lifeline to us when we find it difficult to believe. (full sermon notes)
The same joy that the first disciples experienced upon seeing Jesus again is available to us.
In 3 John, there is a sharp contrast between one church member who loved Christ and his missionaries and another who loved to be...
Although many Jews did not believe the gospel and many non-Jews did, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
