Consolation Aboundeth, 2 Cor 1:1-11
In 2 Cor 1:1-11, Paul wrote to the Corinthians about consolation. Consolation is comfort; it is the act of consoling; it is also the state of being consoled. Consolation aboundeth: Because it comes from God – 2 Cor 1:3 – Paul said that God is “the God of all comfort.” When consolation comes from God, […]
Thoughts After Hurricane Harvey
Thoughts After Hurricane Harvey CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After going through a hurricane, you learn some things. Here are some things we learned. Be thankful – 1 Thes 5:18 – thank the Lord for his protection, for your friends, and for his peace through the storm. Keep your mind on the Lord – Is 26:3 – […]
Consolation II Cor. 1:3
Consolation II Cor. 1:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To console someone is to comfort him – to ease his misery or grief – to give him some relief – this passage is about the consolation Paul had received from the Lord and the consolation the Corinthians would receive from him. Notice these traits of consolation: The […]
Enduring Suffering Col. 1:21-24
Enduring Suffering Col. 1:21-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Enduring suffering can be a hard thing to do – perhaps it would help us if we could see from the Bible some benefits of enduring suffering. We endure suffering to: Preach the gospel effectually – Col 1:21-24; 2 Tim 2:10-12 – Paul didn’t suffer as a punishment […]
The Day of Adversity Prov. 24: 10
The Day of Adversity Prov. 24:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A man doesn’t really know how strong he is until he faces adversity – because up until then he is in circumstances that are not beyond his control. Adversity can be good for you and so God will allow you to go through some – […]