“Behold, happy (blessed) is the man whom God correcteth…” (Job 5:17) Not only is enduring suffering from the hand of men a “key” to happiness or blessedness of God; but another key is when a saint is purged by God with chastisement. Paul quotes … [Read more...]
How to be Happy: Part B: Preeminence Based on Patience
“Behold, we count them happy which endure…” (James 5:11) The second key to true happiness is “endurance.” This word is also translated “patience.” The verb form means “to bear patiently, endure.” The noun form is literally, “an abiding … [Read more...]
Whose Problem Is It Anyway? Part C: Assurance
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) The Christian life is one of adversity. The Bible tells us that this is of a necessity and is the result of living a Godly life (2 Timothy 3:12). Jesus said that the World hates … [Read more...]
Whose Problem Is It Anyway? Part B: Christ
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7). The Christian life is one of adversity. The Bible tells us that this is of a necessity and is the result of living a Godly life (2 Timothy 3:12). Jesus said that the World hates … [Read more...]
Whose Problem Is It Anyway? Part A: Trials
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) The Christian life is one of adversity. The Bible tells us that this is of a necessity and is the result of living a Godly life (2 Timothy 3:12). Jesus said that the World hates … [Read more...]
Hanging in the Balance
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Ephesians 6:12) Every Christian I have ever met or heard of has … [Read more...]
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