The victory of a humble warrior
For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him...
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Tag: suffering
When being hardheaded is a good thing
During tough times like many are going through now with COVID and its attending disruptions to life, we often hear James 1:2 quoted as an antidote to our pain. The question we should ask when this advice is given is, “Why? Why should I count trials as points of joy?” When I get the answer, I am still scratching my head. What? Because the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. Why is that such a good thing? There is an effect that comes from being steadfast, it produces in us maturity (perfect) and completion (complete in all respects, consummate – Thayer’s Greek Lexicon), lacking nothing.
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Share in suffering for the gospel
Everyone who follows Jesus should anticipate that they will suffer because of their submission to the Lordship of Jesus. I know this is not a popular topic. Many preachers would never preach this because they would be afraid of the mass exodus they might see from their church. But, the word of God makes it clear that
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Work at not working, the work of faith
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. 9 So then,...
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Suffering: the spiritual gift we would rather not receive
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you...
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Do you know the love that arises from being a disciple-maker?
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi,...
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