In Part One, we looked at the two kinds of patience, longsuffering and perseverance, and how longsuffering should be exercised towards people, and perseverance towards the devil and circumstances. We also saw that the Greek word peirasmos used in James 1 can be translated as a temptation, test, or a trial. And then we see […]
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Introduction There is a widespread tradition that has been passed down for hundreds of years, transcending all denominational barriers. It has caused many in the Body of Christ to go through hell and believe that God was putting them through it. This tradition is that God sends trials and tribulations on His children in order
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Bias Everyone has an implicit bias concerning what the Bible says, an invisible commentary written with “religious pencils” in the margins of their Bible that tells them what they believe about that passage – even those who say they take the Bible literally for what it says. The “flavor” of our commentary is largely influenced
See Part One, where we covered how Israel missed entering into God’s rest, and that there was a Rest available to us as believers. The Secret of Being Content Philippians 4:10-13 NASB 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned
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What does it mean to “rest” Webster: refreshing ease after work or exertion. A period of inactivity, as during work. Relief from anything tiring or distressing, peace of mind. The repose of death. The Biblical concept of “rest” Hebrews 4:4 4 For He has spoken in a certain place of the seventh day in this
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Philippians 3:12-15 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and
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Jekyll and Hyde Most Christians see themselves as having a split personality – kind of a Jekyll and Hyde thing. A good or spiritual side, and a lower “carnal” or “fleshly” nature. We can easily identify with Paul in Romans 7: Romans 7:14-24 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am
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Hearing from God Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. God leads His sons. The Greek is huios – meaning mature sons. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the mature sons of God. We are sons of
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There is plenty of adversity to go around in the world today. Adversity means a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune. You can also relate it to the word adversary, which is someone opposed or against us. In fact, the Hebrew word for adversary is satan. John 10:10 The thief does
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Some of the key points from Part One Temptation is inevitable – it is “common to man” It is not a sin to be tempted. Jesus was tempted in all points as we are, but without sin Temptation has its origin in our own desires, which may not be a bad thing in its proper
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