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Apr 13, 2018 · The first amazing claim Paul makes is that God gave him his thorn. It’s clear from the context that Paul identified God as his thorn-giver, not Satan. And he understood that God’s purpose was to keep Paul humble and dependent on Christ’s power (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Join Pastor Allen Nolan for an insightful series on the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul.
Why did the ‘new life in Jesus’ mean so much to Paul personally? For the apostle Paul, the Gospel is about a debt of love that only love can repay. Prof. N.T...
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This episode examines two passages where Paul referred to ... Part 3 in a series studying what the Apostle Paul said about sickness, afflictions and challenges.
Sep 23, 2024 · Paul speaks of a “thorn in the flesh” in 2 Corinthians 12:7. He calls it “a messenger of Satan” that had a purpose of “torment.” Many explanations have been put forward, but whether Paul is referring to a physical, spiritual, or emotional affliction—or something else entirely—has never been answered with satisfaction.
Jul 24, 2006 · Paul’s answer is Colossians 1:24, where he says, “In my sufferings, I fill up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions.” That is, he is saying, “In my body, in my willingness to be beaten on my back and lacerated and in danger everywhere I go, I fill up what is lacking by presenting myself as an embodiment of Christ’s sufferings to ...
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Feb 26, 2024 · So, Samuel asks, “How did Paul endure such pain without feeling totally defeated — indeed, abandoned by God?” That’s what he asks, and I think Paul would give three answers. 1. ‘I endured by God’s keeping.’. Number one, I think he would say, “I was miraculously kept faithful by the Lord Jesus.
