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When afflictions come

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord deliverth him out of them all. Psalms 34:19


All the afflictions of the righteous (saved people) brings forth something glorious in the Christian's life. Such as, the life of Joseph, the perfect model for us. The prisoner not only delivered, but finds angels waiting him at the door. Those afflictions are permitted by God, designed to strengthen our faith. One angel is faith, through this trial, increases our faith. Another trial, brings more love, another joy, another teaches us long suffering, with those of whome we've had no patience. Another gentleness, we learn to be gentle to our fellow man. Another goodness, another meekness, another temperance, and another peace. 2 Peter 1:5-7. If we respond to each of these trials in the "right manner," then we can go on to be more righteous. If we respond in the "wrong manner," we have to take another lap in the wilderness as the Israelites did until we learn the lesson. Treat the temptations as though it was sent or allowed by God. Remember, nothing touches you outside the permissive will of God. Read Romans 8:28. Satan may have done it, but God being supreme did allow it. You have heard, why do bad things happen to good people. We as Christians are not exempt from trials and pain. However, He does make a way of escape. 1 Corinthians 10:13.

We should have a daily walk with God. He desires a relationship with His children. Could you have someone to visit with you and have absolutely nothing to say?

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    ABUNDANT SALVATION IS FOR ALL

    TEXT: 1 Peter 1-3

    INTRODUCTION: Salvation is available because of God's mercy (Titus 3:5).
    1. SALVATION BRING ABUNDANT PEACE TO US
      --John 3:16; Romans 5:20; James 1:18; I Peter 1:3
      A. Peace comes to us because of God's great love
      B. Peace comes to us because of His abundant grace
      C. Peace comes to us because of His will for our lives
      D. Peace comes to us because of His abundant mercy

    2. ABUNDANT SALVATION IS AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS
      -- Isaiah 53:3; I Peter 3:18
      A. Christ was despised and rejected by sinful men
      B. Christ suffered for the unjust and suffered to bring us to God

    3. ABUNDANT SALVATION IS AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF THE DEATH OF JESUS
      -- I Corinthians 15:3; Romans 5:10; John 14:6
      A. Jesus Christ died for our sins and reconciled us to God
      B. He paid the full price for our sins and is the only way to God

    4. ABUNDANT SALVATION IS AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
      -- Mark 16:6; John 11:25; Romans 4:25
      A. His tomb is forever empty - Jesus is the Resurrection!
      B. Jesus gives eternal life, He rose for our justification

    5. ABUNDANT SALVATION IS AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF CHRIST'S ASCENSION
      -- Acts 2:33
      A. Jesus ascended to His Father and to the Father's right hand
      B. We obtained the promise of the Spirit
      C. He sent the Holy Ghost at Pentecost

    6. ABUNDANT SALVATION RESULTS IN ABUNDANT LIFE
      -- Acts 4:12; John 1:12; 10:10; Romans 6:23
      A. Abundant life is found in Jesus' name only
      B. Abundant life comes from the Good Shepherd
      C. Abundant life comes by trusting Jesus
      D. Eternal life comes through-Jesus Christ

     

     

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