
Key Idea: As believers, we must stand firm in the gospel of grace for everyday life. Four Characteristics of Standing Firm: I. A Fervent Exhortation (v. 12b) II. A Faithful Example (v. 12a) III. A Familial Expression (v. 13–14a) IV. A Favorable Expectation (v. 14b)...
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Three Components to Perseverance I. The Posture of Perseverance (v. 5-7) II.The Practice of Perseverance (v. 8-9) III. The Power of Perseverance (v. 10-11)...
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Goal #1: Know the Purpose & Responsibilities of the Elders Goal #2: Be Challenged in How You Live Your Life Goal #3: Know and Hear from the Elders...
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Key Idea: As Christians, we must respond rightly to suffering so that we may honor and glorify Christ....
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Key Idea: As followers of Jesus, we’re called to live distinct, godly, and obedient lives even if it means suffering....
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Key Idea: Be encouraged…keep doing good because the path of suffering leads to our victorious king....
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Key Idea: As Christians we will be persecuted for our faith, but we are able to endure and redeem it if we look to God’s promises and live out God’s purposes....
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Key Idea: We are called to be a compelling witness for Christ within the church and to the outside world....
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Key idea: God is honored when husbands and wives joyfully live out God’s roles for them, thus displaying the beauty of the gospel....
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