Not that we Lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.
2 Corinthians 1:24 ESV
http://bible.com/59/2co.1.24.ESV
Paul had finished writing his second letter to the Corinthian church. He had written in response to things told him that were being tolerated by the elders as well as the congregation. I believe it is fair to say, as he was wrapping up this letter that even though it was written in a spirit of discipline, it was also written from a hearty filled with love for these people set apart for Christ, by God. In a nut shell, you will stand firm regardless what you're going through if you are true to the faith. Nothing that is formed against you shall prosper.
Standing firm is not a way to be saved but the evidence that a person is really committed to Jesus. Endurance is not a means to earn salvation; it is a by-product of a truly devoted life. Endurance grows out of commitment to Jesus Christ. In Matthew 10:22, Jesus predicted that his followers would be severely persecuted by those who hated what he stood for. In the midst of terrible persecutions, however, they could have hope, knowing that salvation was theirs. Times of trial serve to sift true Christians from false or fair-weather Christians. When you are pressured to give up and turn your back on Christ, don't do it. Remember the benefits of standing firm and continue to live for Christ.
If you're considering Christianity, don't do it just because your parents or grandparents were Christian. Research what it means, Jesus called this counting the cost. I would love to speak with you. I will try to answer any questions you may have. If you just need someone to talk to that's been there and done that, I'm always available. I would also be honored to pray with you. Thanks for following along. Have a great day, God bless you and yours..,
2 Corinthians 1:24 ESV
http://bible.com/59/2co.1.24.ESV
Paul had finished writing his second letter to the Corinthian church. He had written in response to things told him that were being tolerated by the elders as well as the congregation. I believe it is fair to say, as he was wrapping up this letter that even though it was written in a spirit of discipline, it was also written from a hearty filled with love for these people set apart for Christ, by God. In a nut shell, you will stand firm regardless what you're going through if you are true to the faith. Nothing that is formed against you shall prosper.
Standing firm is not a way to be saved but the evidence that a person is really committed to Jesus. Endurance is not a means to earn salvation; it is a by-product of a truly devoted life. Endurance grows out of commitment to Jesus Christ. In Matthew 10:22, Jesus predicted that his followers would be severely persecuted by those who hated what he stood for. In the midst of terrible persecutions, however, they could have hope, knowing that salvation was theirs. Times of trial serve to sift true Christians from false or fair-weather Christians. When you are pressured to give up and turn your back on Christ, don't do it. Remember the benefits of standing firm and continue to live for Christ.
If you're considering Christianity, don't do it just because your parents or grandparents were Christian. Research what it means, Jesus called this counting the cost. I would love to speak with you. I will try to answer any questions you may have. If you just need someone to talk to that's been there and done that, I'm always available. I would also be honored to pray with you. Thanks for following along. Have a great day, God bless you and yours..,
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