What are we to make of the trials and challenges we face in these days- -Note- this study is a supplement to the May 31, 2020, sermon from John 16-

The active work of the Holy Spirit is not limited to Christians. He works in the lives of believers and unbelievers, but toward very different ends.

Were the first century Christians persecuted only because they swore off personal immorality-

Why would the world hate you if you are following Jesus-

Vaccines have been developed that embed tracking marks or tattoos under the skin. Is this the much discussed -mark of the beast- from Revelation 13- Listen and find out- Correction- May 12 erroneously cited. -NOTE- This presentation is not medical advice. Consult your family doctor if you have questions about vaccinations-

Unlike apostate national Israel, Jesus is the True Vine. Bad fruit is good for nothing but to be cast into the fire-

What is -eternal life-- Do we -go to heaven- when we die- What indeed is the Christian's hope for the future- -Note- please read the disclaimer in Part One of this two-part series-

Note- more information on the issues in this study can be found in NT Wright's book Surprised by Hope, the book on which some of this material is based. -This is not an endorsement of all of Wright's ideas--

The corrupt world-system promotes false solutions for peace. Peace means much more than just the absence of conflict.

What are Jesus' promises to us-