Jesus tells us to “take heart,” that is, not to be troubled because He will win the victory. Our great hope is in knowing that it is Jesus who is “Overcoming the World.”
One of the things that Christians take for granted is prayer. The Bible teaches us that prayer is a great privilege that was purchased for us by Jesus on the cross.
The Holy Spirit speaks the things that belong to the Son, and the Son has all that belongs to the Father. There is no separation of purpose or will in the Father, Son, and Spirit.
The world system hates Jesus because of the words that He spoke and the deeds that He did. In His ministry on earth, Jesus pointed out the foolishness of sin and called people to repentance and faith.
Sometimes, we can try to explain our salvation in terms that leave out our relationship with Jesus. That is a grave mistake. Jesus has given to us the great and powerful cause of our salvation – His love for us.
Peace is more than the absence of conflict – it is the sense of wholeness and calm that comes from knowing we are safe and blessed. Jesus tells us that He gives that kind of peace, a peace that the world can never give.
The Holy Spirit is the One who gives us the ability to obey Jesus’ commands and who is the assurance of the love of the Father and the Son. We must grasp and be thankful for “The Promise of the Spirit”
Who is God? What is He like? What things does He love and what does He hate? These and similar questions have been asked by mankind throughout the ages