"Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger".

Trials present temptations. We must fight to see the source & course of temptation and the goodness of God.

Real, authentic, saving faith is a living faith that remains steadfast under trials.

The conference in Jerusalem answers the question - "What kind of faith must we move forward with?"

Through Jesus' story about the rich man and Lazarus He beckons us to reckon with the reality of hell (eternal conscious torment) and our love for the things of this world.

Acts 2 provides a picture of the Church: a community cut to the heart by the Spirit and devoted to Jesus and His church. Are you in this picture?

How must believers respond to the reality of conflict in the church?

Self-righteousness is worthless. Put all your confidence in the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ.