Tag: suffering
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On the Topic of Tradeoffs
1 Peter 3:18-20 “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience…
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Our Sovereign God
1 Peter 3:17 “For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.” There is something that is incredibly freeing in being a follower of Jesus Christ. Actually, there are many things about such a life that are freeing, but it’s the one thing mentioned in…
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Why Such Hope?
1 Peter 3:13-14 “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed.” God has told believers that they are to “always (be) prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for…
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Grace
1 Peter 2:19 “For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. “ The definition of the word grace with which I’m most familiar is “unmerited favor.” We think of it throughout the Scriptures in reference to God’s grace towards sinners as He forgives us, not because we deserve to…
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The “American Gospel”
Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” Have you ever heard of what some have called “The American Gospel?” You can read all about it at the following website: https://www.americangospelfilm.com/. It’s…
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They Will Fly Again!
Isaiah 40:31 “They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Over the last year, the issue of suffering and death have been front and center in my life. I’ve lost a brother-in-law and an aunt…
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A Growing Faith
1 Peter 1:3-6 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who…
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He Humbled Himself
Philippians 2:8 “he humbled himself” So often when we think of the power of God, we think of His ability to do such things as create the universe, control the weather, heal the sick, and cast out demons. However, there are other things that demonstrate His power just as much but that may be less…
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The Suffering of the Believer
1 Peter 1:6 “. . . now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials . . .” One of the most wonderful things about the Bible is that it gives us God’s perspective on things. If you are a believer, that perspective changes everything. In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul tells…
To Encourage You 