In Psalms 2 we are told that until Christ assumes His proper reign as the King of Kings, the world will scoff in opposition to His rule and His ways. But we are to be encouraged that Christ will rule and will reign.

In James 2 we are clearly taught that authentic faith produces works evident of the faith. Saving faith leaves our hearts and moves to and through our hands.

In Luke 14, Jesus teaches us the importance of counting the cost of following Jesus. He warns that those who follow him must be willing to abandon all other treasures compared to following him.

In 2 Peter we are taught the the Word of God offers us a true light in the darkness. We can trust the Word of God and follow it as the source of our truth.

Jesus explains the amazing opportunity he offers to believers when He invites them to come join His Kingdom. He warns of being careful that pride, preoccupation and unbelief should not hinder us from enjoying the opportunity to be rescued.

Jesus explains the amazing opportunity he offers to believers when He invites them to come join His Kingdom. He warns of being careful that pride, preoccupation and unbelief should not hinder us from enjoying the opportunity to be rescued.

God kept secret the fullness of the gospel; God disclosed the gospel through the coming of Jesus by the Old Testament; The Gospel is spread through the preaching of Jesus at the command of God; The God who brought abundant mercies to save us will bring abundant mercies to

keep us

In Luke 13:31-35 Jesus explains that His rule will not end until His ministry is complete. Jesus proclaims that the heights of power of both Gentiles and Jews will reject His rule, but He stands ready to save.

Paul bids farewell to the Romans and encourages them towards unity in obedience.

Jesus teaches the humbling reality that few will see the wisdom of the kingdom. By God's grace believers seek to strive to enter through the narrow door.