Suffering
Jesus’ Dark Night of the Soul
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The dark night of the soul. A time of anguish. How do you face it? Jesus faced it by turning to God and finding the strength to continue.
A Partial Answer to the Problem of Evil
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Why is there evil? Could it be that an answer to the problem of evil is at least in part to make us long for something better?
1 Peter: Suffering as a Christian (4:12-19)
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We should expect to suffer as Christians. Don't be surprised by it. If they persecuted our Lord, they will also persecute his follows. Rejoice in it.
1 Peter: Imprisoned Spirits and Baptism (3:19-22)
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One of the most challenging passages in 1 Peter deals with these imprisoned spirits who are facing judgement. Yet that can give us hope in our suffering.
1 Peter: Revere Christ in Your Suffering (3:13-18)
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How do you respond to suffering for Christ? Peter tells us to rejoice and revere Christ as Lord. And to always be ready to share the reason for your hope.
1 Peter: Responding To Suffering (2:18-25)
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We should expect to suffer for Christ if we are being faithful. In this passage, Peter tells us how to respond when suffering, following Christ's example.
But I Trust In You Lord – Psalm 31:14-16
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What do you do when trouble presses in on you? Do you despair? Or do you follow David's example and trust in the Lord, looking for his deliverance?
1 Peter: Glorious Joy, In All Kinds of Trials (1:6-9)
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In 1 Peter 1:6-9, we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. Because we are receiving the goal of our faith.
Why Does God Allow Suffering? – Acts 14:19
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While we might not understand all the reasons we, and other godly people, suffer, we should continue to trust him, even while we are suffering.
The Cost of Obedience – Acts 5:29
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When considering opposing the civil authorities, be sure it is out of obedience to God's direction. And be willing to pay the price.
Counted Worthy to Suffer for Christ – Acts 5:41-42
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Rather than complain when we feel slighted as Christians, we should learn to rejoice in suffering for the name of Christ.