When Jesus tells the disciples in John 14:1, to “believe in God” it is not a challenge to come to God in salvation; He is calling them to an ongoing trust in Him. The trouble in their heart was that they were questioning the goodness of God and His ability to do what is best […]

n John 14:1 we are instructed by Christ to “Stop allowing your hearts to be troubled. For the disciples, the last few days had been an emotional roller coaster. Their fervent messianic hopes had reached an apex during the triumphal entry – only to be dashed when Jesus publicly announced His impending death in John […]

Life in this fallen, sin-cursed world is packed with trouble and trials. Instead of pretending they do not exist, Scripture faces the hardships of life directly. God initially comforts His people by granting them forgiveness, salvation, and the Holy Spirit. Yet God not only promises comfort to those who follow Him in the future, but […]