Following Jesus often leads to experiencing rejection and persecution. This is a tactic Satan uses in the hope that we will abandon Jesus and break our connection with Him. Nevertheless, Jesus assures us of the rewards that come from persevering and maintaining our connection with Him.
Experts indicate that Christianity is the most persecuted religion globally. While persecution is undesirable, the question arises whether it should be viewed as an unexpected adversity or as an inherent consequence of following Jesus' teachings.
Love is a difficult concept to define because, at least in the English language, we use the word love for just about everything. But how does Jesus define love, and how does He expect it to be shown?
Is there a difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus? To know Jesus implies a relationship. So, do you know Jesus, or do you know about Jesus?
