Did Jesus oppose public prayer? His words in Matthew 6:5-15 address religious show business. Christianity is plagued by pretenders. There are hypocrites: “you must not be like the hypocrites,” i.e. the More →
Is it too hot for you? The apostle Paul informed the Christians in Philippi, “For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.” (Philippians 1:29) This same thought was echoed in Hebrews 12:3, where it reads, “For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.” More →