Christians should not expect the world to become more Christian, in fact it's the opposite. Therefore, it's a call to stand firm. part 2 in "The End Times" series. Last…
Note all the "Lord delivered them" passages. All the victories are provided by God and the one defeat (9:14) is because they did not seek the Lord.
the story of Rahab is a powerful example of how faith in God (she sided with God) saved her from amidst people under judgment.