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- When the apostle Paul—formerly Saul, persecutor of Christians—was converted, Jesus announced, “For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name” (Acts 9:16). Indeed, the apostle Paul suffered much for Christ’s sake. And yet, he seemed to embrace, not resist, this suffering.
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Feb 6, 2022 · But when he had a conversion experience on the road to Damascus, the Lord appeared to Ananias in a vision and told him to go baptize Paul. And God will “show him how many things he must suffer” for His sake (Acts 9:16). Paul’s suffering would help him to show the fruits of his repentance.
Jul 2, 2016 · 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.
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.’” The Lord’s word to Ananias certainly came true. Was Paul Persecuted?
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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 · When the apostle Paul—formerly Saul, persecutor of Christians—was converted, Jesus announced, “For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name” (Acts 9:16). Indeed, the apostle Paul suffered much for Christ’s sake.
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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).
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Jul 24, 2006 · If you ever find fault with God in your suffering, I suggest you go back to the apostle Paul and learn how to bow down. What was going on? We have to figure this man out.
