God’s purpose in afflicting us is always for our good or betterment. There are four things God is attempting to accomplish through our trials/suffering: To atone, remove, or cleanse sin from our flesh. To discourage us in the practice of sin and folly. To make us morally stronger. To make us long to leave this […]
Dark Brewed: Hebrews – Part 5
Like a good dark brew (of either coffee or beer), this portion of the book of Hebrews delivers the kind of “kick in the pants” that is always appreciated when the pressures and temptations of this life have got us feeling like compromise is the only option. This was the situation of Jewish (i.e. Hebrew) […]
Dark Brewed: Hebrews – Part 4
Like a good dark brew (of either coffee or beer), this portion of the book of Hebrews delivers the kind of “kick in the pants” that is always appreciated when the pressures and temptations of this life have got us feeling like compromise is the only option. This was the situation of Jewish (i.e. Hebrew) […]
Dark Brewed: Hebrews – Part 3
Like a good dark brew (of either coffee or beer), this portion of the book of Hebrews delivers the kind of “kick in the pants” that is always appreciated when the pressures and temptations of this life have got us feeling like compromise is the only option. This was the situation of Jewish (i.e. Hebrew) […]
The Things That Kill What Trials Produce (Part 3)
James 1:13-20
The Things That Kill What Trials Produce (Part 2)
James 1:13-20
The Things That Kill What Trials Produce (Part 1)
James 1:13-20 Part 1. Blaming God for the pressure you feel to sin. How it is then that we tend to our hearts and stop lust and sin. 1. We cannot until God gives us a new heart. 2. Continue to confess our sins and have our hearts cleansed by God. 3. Make sure that […]
The Wisdom of Trials
Biblical Perseverance: Obedient No Matter What