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Jul 2, 2016 · Then is immediately added: “For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.” Paul will “suffer” for Jesus’ Sake! And indeed he did! But then again, Paul felt that every Christian would suffer for his or her Lord! “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” 2nd Timothy 3:11
- What Does This Verse Mean?
- What Is The Context of Philippians 3:10-11?
- Why Would We Want to "Share in Christ's Sufferings"?
- How Can We "Attain Resurrection from The Dead"?
- How Does This Verse Help Guide Us in Our Faith?
Paul spent time in his letter to the Philippians making the connection between the righteousness of Christ, His death, and His resurrection, and what it means for those who believe in Him. In these verses, Paul is explaining there are powerful implications of Jesus’ resurrection, and to know the resurrected Christ and embrace Him will mean sharing ...
This verse is the back half of a longer sentence that takes up several verses. Paul is writing to the Church in Philippi. It is a letter of encouragement, even though he was in chains. This letter has many exhortations and is optimistic in tone. In the section of the epistle that traditionally opens chapter 3, Paul is encouraging the church to purs...
There are several signs outlined in the Bible that are outward indicators that someone is a true follower of Jesus, though the Bible is clear that only God knows the heart and who truly loves Him. These indicators include: - The Fruit of the Spirit - God using them for His purposes - Public expressions of their love for and alignment with Jesus Chr...
One of the greatest, most controversial, and most difficult concepts in the Bible for those who do not understand the power of God is that of bodily resurrection. Today, atheists point to the idea that Jesus walked out of the tomb alive after three days as proof of the falsity of the Bible. Some Christians try to compromise this idea by arguing it ...
This verse is one that believers should turn to in difficult times, especially if they are suffering due to external pressures put on them because they are believers. While it can be difficult, Jesus and Paul both encouraged Christians to rejoice when persecution comes, because it is the world - which hates God and all things that are godly - react...
Apr 24, 2019 · For example, Paul prayed that God would remove a “thorn in the flesh,” some type of unidentified suffering (2 Corinthians 12:7-8). God answered Paul’s prayer by telling him, “’My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’” (2 Corinthians 12:9). In other words, God denied Paul’s request to remove the ...
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Oct 13, 2024 · At the time, God said to Ananias, “I will show him (Paul) how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake,” referring to persecutions. Writing about this, Paul states, “Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distress for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10).
Suffering would be a Part of Paul’s Christian Life. 1. The Lord spoke to Ananias concerning Paul’s suffering Acts 9:15-16 – “But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name's sake.’” 2.
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Feb 16, 2021 · In 2 Corinthians 11:23-29, Paul gives an account of all the sufferings he endured for Christ. He is telling the church these things to bring honor and glory to God who enabled him to endure that suffering. Paul is explaining how through his experiences he is a minister of Christ. We will go through Paul’s reasoning through these verses.
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Nov 30, 2019 · Paul’s life was not unfocused, but it did have a purpose. God knew the destination he was heading to. Timothy wanted to live his life that way after seeing it in Paul. Paul was long suffering, but what set him apart was his love. Paul was suffering but had always had faith, and he had a kind of faith that was special.
