The testimony of unity.

“I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) Paul launches into his words of...

The Light of Salvation.

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”  (Isaiah 9:2) What is the cause of joy for the righteous? Isaiah stresses that it is the light that the Lord brings by...

Kind Words.

“I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— so that you are not...

The Lamb of God.

John’s purpose in writing his gospel account was to convince people that Jesus was who He said He was: the Messiah, God incarnate come to save mankind from sin. The evangelist cites John the Baptist as one of those first witnesses to this as were the first disciples...

Baptized Into Christ.

“And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son,...