Gospel of John: Metaphor to Reality

This is the deepest purpose of Bible study and prayer โ€“ to come to know and experience Godโ€™s love for us, Father, Son and Spirit, and to share Godโ€™s love with each other. The transformation of the Holy Spirit begins and ends here, in Godโ€™s love.

Acts Wednesday: Chapter 19, The Sons of Sceva

According to both the Lord Jesus Christ, and the apostles Paul, Peter, and John, spiritual warfare is very real and human beings are both the battle ground and the prize.

Acts Wednesday: Chapter 13, Paul and Barnabas Commissioned

Expect trouble," I would say to them, "Once you make a commitment to lead in the cause of Christ, you will be opposed. Now that you have taken up Godโ€™s call you have put yourself into the sights of Godโ€™s enemy. Do not resent it. The Bible teaches that successful work for God may involve suffering and hardships.