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Category Archives: Persecution
We Can’t Have the Best of Both Worlds
A Sunday School teacher told her children’s class the story of the rich man and Lazarus the beggar (Luke 16:19-31). She said, “The rich man was very, very rich. He wore expensive, bright-colored clothes that were made from the finest … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Death, Disappointment, Eternity, Heaven, Hell, Human Life, Money, Persecution, Perseverance, Problems, Prosperity, Reward, Salvation, Scripture, Suffering, Sunday School, Trials, Truth
Tagged Christians and suffering, preaching about suffering, the rich man and lazarus, what the Bible teaches about suffering
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The “Others”
Hebrews 11:1-40 is the Bible’s famous “hall of faith” passage. It cites example after example of Old Testament characters who “by faith” did extraordinary things and received extraordinary blessings and deliverances. And the list of victories is certainly impressive. By … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Courage, Disappointment, Doing Good, Faith, God's Will, Heaven, Persecution, Perseverance, Resurrection, Reward, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged Isaiah sawn in two, Matthew 5:11-12, the "others" of Hebrews chapter 11, the faith hall of fame, Urijah killed with a sword, Zechariah stoned to death
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What Satan Did to the Christians of Smyrna: Imprisonment
“The Wiles of the Devil” series (post #15) “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you … Continue reading
Posted in Persecution, Satan, Series: "The Wiles of the Devil", Spiritual Warfare, The Devil
Tagged How does Satan cast people into prison?, I know your poverty, not hurt by the second death, ten days of tribulation, the church of Smyrna, the crown of life, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, the synagogue of Satan
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Bigger Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better
The idea that divine favor manifests itself by way of worldly success goes back a long way. History shows us two things about the races of antiquity. #1: They all worshiped some form of god or plurality of gods. #2: … Continue reading
Lessons From Habakkuk
The Old Testament book of the prophet Habakkuk isn’t one that often gets preached. That doesn’t mean, though, that it won’t “preach.” This is evidenced by the fact that it is quoted multiple times in the New Testament. The apostle … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Backsliding, Belief, Coming Judgment, Disappointment, Disobedience, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God's Chastening, God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Judgment, Patience, Persecution, Perseverance, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Problems, Trials, Trusting In God, Waiting
Tagged God using the Babylonians to judge Judah, Habakkuk criticizing God, lessons from the book of Habakkuk, the just shall live by faith
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How To Spot a Work of the Devil
Life is filled with all kinds of unpleasant situations. As Job 14:1 says, “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble.” But how can you tell the difference between one of life’s inevitable troubles … Continue reading
A Different Way of Responding to False Accusations
How do you respond when someone accuses you falsely? I must confess that my first reaction is to rise to my defense, jump right back at the person, and go for the jugular with my comeback. For me, responding in … Continue reading
