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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 · What Paul IS teaching: the Christian’s thought life should be focused on the great truths of scripture. Even though Scripture is not specifically mentioned, it is assumed, because it is the only source for knowing what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good repute.
Oct 1, 2010 · Paul says in Ephesians 3:20, “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think” — more than we can imagine. More than we can dream. Infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes. I think I’m a pretty big dreamer, but God says, “Think of the biggest thing you can think of, and I can ...
Feb 10, 2021 · 1. God Cares about Our Thought Life. Why can I say with confidence that God is concerned about our thought life? His word is packed with reminders, recommendations, and rebukes on how and...
- 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 · Question. Why does Paul call our difficulties a “momentary, light affliction” (2 Corinthians 4:17)? Answer. Life is hard. Disease, death, and difficulties abound on this side of eternity. Sin has marred what God originally created perfect.
Aug 1, 2010 · 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. So-called “super-apostles” had found their way to Corinth.
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Jun 27, 2024 · Answer. Romans 7:14–25 is a passage that has caused some confusion among Bible students because of the strong language Paul uses to describe himself. How can the greatest of the apostles characterize himself, and by extension, all Christians, as “unspiritual,” a “slave to sin” and a “prisoner of the law of sin”? Aren’t these ...