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These Hebrew Christians felt at first it was not what was to be expected, that those who attached themselves to the Messiah should have a life of sorrow and persecution in the world. The fiery trial which is to try you.
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- 12 Beloved, Do Not Be Surprised at The Fiery Trial That Has Come Upon You, as Though Something Strange Were Happening to You
Verse 12. - Beloved, thank it not strange concerning the...
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Fiery trial (πυρώσει) The word means burning. In Proverbs...
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fiery trial—like the fire by which metals are tested and...
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12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
In this paper, we will examine Peter’s first epistle to the Christians who lived in the provinces of what is now Asia Minor to see how he encouraged the Saints who were suffering a wilderness trial and how he advised them from the vantage point of his own experience with such trials.
- What Fiery Furnace Do You face?
- In All Circumstances
- You Are Not Alone
- A Comfort to Others
God never once promised we would be without difficulties, in fact, Jesus promised we would have trials in this life: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). So, what fiery furnace do you face? A tough marriage? Perhaps a job loss; ...
In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul tried to encourage them through their trials: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Note that Paul did not say to give thanks for all circumstances, but rather in all circumstances. Regardless of what fire...
Unfortunately, in this “social media” era in which we live, so many want to put on their most happy face for others to see. It always looks like everyone else is living such care-free and trouble-free lives. Don’t believe it. From when I was a very young boy, I remember my dad repeating a quote to me, which I only found out years later was from Hel...
We may never know in this lifetime why the Lord allows us to face the fire. Perhaps — just perhaps — it is so we can be a comfort, an inspiration, to others. So that, rather than putting a good face on social media, we can let others know that they are not alone. God comforts us in all our troubles so we can comfort others (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). A ...
May 12, 2023 · The suffering produces glory to God and abstains from bringing glory to oneself. A groundbreaking find concerning lessons from the trials of 1 Peter can be found in the statement that when a believer undergoes trials for God, he or she finds favor with God. This is a lesson that can benefit Christians today.
Apr 27, 2021 · As their bodies were sent hurtling into the flames, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were more than prepared to die. In the midst of that fiery trial — their ropes fell off, they stood up, and One like God’s Son appeared to them. Again, they trusted and worshipped God resolutely.
1Pe 4:12 The fiery trial. Persecution. As though some strange thing happened unto you. Christians, with the world against them, must expect to endure such things.
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