Title: Saints and Suffering
Contents Saints and suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19, Isaiah 26:16)
【Introduction】
1. A world full of suffering
1) Health 2) Economy 3) Disconnection 4) Crime 5) Loss 6) Misunderstanding
7) Family and children issues
2. Suicide case of the parent company president, a high-ranking public official (former Busan mayor) suicide case,
What does the suicide case of a middle school principal mean?
【Main subject】
1. The Biblical Doctrine of Suffering
1) Even the saints have suffering (1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 1:12)
2) There are hardships even for those who want to live a godly life (2 Timothy 3:12)
3) It is strange for those who want to live a godly life with the saints to suffer.
It is not work (1 Peter 4:12)
4) Believers must not suffer because they have sinned (1 Peter 4:15)
5) Believers must suffer for doing good (1 Peter 2:20-21, 2 Tim 1:8)
6) Overcoming hardships results in benefits (Psalm 119:71)
2. How to overcome hardships and win
1) We must pray (James 5:13, Isaiah 26:16)
2) We must strengthen our faith in daily life (1 Thessalonians 3:1-4)
3) How to win when you suffer for your mistakes and sins
① Repentance (1 John 1:9) ② Reimbursement and apology (Luke 19:8) ③ Healing
4) How to win when you suffer in the name of Jesus
① Rejoice (1 Peter 4:13, Matthew 5:12)
② Know that you are blessed (1 Peter 4:14)
③ Do not be ashamed of suffering (1 Peter 4:16a)
④ Give glory to God (1 Peter 4:17b)
⑤ Do not despair and be patient (1 Peter 2:19-20, Romans 12:12)
⑥ Retaliation is not allowed (1 Peter 2:21-23, Romans 12:14)
⑦ Continue to do good (1 Peter 4:19a)
⑧ Entrust your soul to God the Creator (1 Peter 4:19b)
3. The blessing given to the saints who have overcome hardship
1) It gives you peace (Isaiah 38:17, Hebrews 12:11-13)
2) You will come to understand the word of the Lord more and more (Psalm 119:67, 71)
3) Faith and life become more perfect (1 Peter 4:1-2)
4) You will receive praise, glory, and honor at the second coming of Jesus (1 Peter 1:7)
[Conclusion] It is natural for a believer to face various hardships while living in the world. We should not be afraid of suffering, and we should not be afraid of suffering, but rather overcome suffering.
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