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2 Corinthians 11-12
- In 2 Corinthians 11-12, Paul describes one of the most difficult things for us to grasp and believe about the life of faith: God purposefully blesses us with weaknesses for the sake of our joy.
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Jul 30, 2013 · In Philippians 4:8 Paul exhorts us to develop a Christian thought life. His words should not be divorced from the context. Practicing verse 8 is essential if we want to develop and maintain healthy relationships (4:2-3, 5).
Mar 4, 2024 · Paul’s response to suffering was not to buckle under the weight of circumstance but to realize Christ has called His church to endure hardship (John 16:33; Luke 14:27). Paul said that he rejoiced because in his flesh he was filling up what was lacking in Christ’s afflictions (Colossians 1:24).
Jun 4, 2024 · Consider these seven ways Paul encourages us as the church to embrace weakness in the Christian life through 1 and 2 Corinthians.
Mar 30, 2017 · Enduring hardships. Knowing that hardships are a normal part of the Christian life, it's best we learn from those who went before us and have fought the good fight of faith. Here are some things we can learn from Paul about enduring hardships. 1. Hardship is temporary and has purpose.
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- Anticipate Trials. Shackleton was a veteran explorer. He made trips to Antarctica in 1901 and 1906, the latter winning him fame for marching to within 100 miles of the South Pole, the farthest south anyone had been to that date.
- Achieve Balance in Your Walk. What would you have packed in your ship in 1914 if you were leading Shackleton’s expedition? If they took too much of one resource, and not enough of another, they would have found themselves suffering depending on the problem they encountered.
- Assemble a Support Team. More than 5,000 people applied to accompany Shackleton on his 1914 expedition. From that number he chose 26 (plus an unplanned stowaway).
- Avoid Distractions. Historical accounts agree that if Ernest Shackleton had not been the leader of the expedition to Antarctica, all might have perished.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Life is hard. Disease, death, and difficulties abound on this side of eternity. Sin has marred what God originally created perfect. While difficulties are rarely enjoyable when we experience them, these hardships are only a “momentary, light affliction” (2 Corinthians 4:17, NASB) for the Christian. Our difficult circumstances have ...
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Apr 24, 2019 · In 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Paul wrote to young Timothy, his disciple, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.”
