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26. Strategy For Greatness

Mark 9:33-37

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King Duncan

... folks won't help me out a bit And I'm so tired, I think I'll quit. Christ's cause is hindered everywhere And folks are dying in despair. The reason why? Just a bit. The church is full of folks who quit. Greatness comes from commitment, and perseverance. Commitment also comes from service. Jesus placed a little child before them. "When you receive one of the least of these," he said, "ye have received me." And again, "He who would be master of all must be the servant of all." That has always been true in the ...

27. Paul's Charge to Timothy

1 Timothy 6:11-21

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... as (1) the exhortations in verses 11–12, collectively understood; (2) an alleged baptismal charge to which allusion is made in verse 12; (3) an ordination charge; (4) the whole Christian faith thought of as a kind of new law; or (5) a commandment to Timothy to persevere in his own faith and ministry, as in 4:16, so as to save himself and others. This last seems to move in the right direction in light of the context itself and the similar expressions in 6:20 (to guard what has been entrusted to him ...

28. Encouragement to Be Faithful

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... in keeping with the more personal nature of 2 Timothy; it also resembles the earlier thanksgivings, whose contents anticipate so much of their respective letters (see esp. 1 Cor. 1:4–9; Phil. 1:3–8). Paul is about to urge Timothy to loyalty (to himself) and perseverance (in the gospel), especially in the face of hardship. In so doing he will appeal to his (Paul’s) own example (e.g., 1:11–12; 2:9–10; 3:10–11), to their long association (e.g., 3:10–11), and to Timothy’s own spiritual history ...

29. Warning Against Falling Away

Hebrews 5:11-6:12

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... . Before proceeding to our verse-by-verse commentary on this well-known and problematic passage, it is well worth noting that here especially the author is addressing a specific situation. He is not writing a calm, disinterested essay on the question of the perseverance of the saints, in which he carefully details the full range of possibilities that confront the readers. On the contrary, he is very anxious for the ultimate well-being of his readers. They must know the grave seriousness of falling away from ...

30. Peace and Joy

Romans 5:1-11

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... weight of glory prepared for them (2 Cor. 4:16–18). In verses 3–4 he presents the consequences of suffering as a chain reaction: we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. The Greek word for perseverance is a compound of “under” and “remain,” meaning the ability to endure, or staying power. The word for character is found nowhere in Greek literature prior to Paul, and appears to be unique to him. It means ...

31. Running a Marathon

Hebrews 12:1-13

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Bill Bouknight

... naive, and missing out on lots of fun. You keep on returning good for evil even though it doesn't seem to make sense. You keep on praying for your enemies even though they couldn't care less. You keep on keeping on. You never give up. You run with perseverance. I love an old story about a businessman who was in a strange city. He had an appointment late in the day, but in the meantime he had some time to kill. Driving around town in his rental car, he passed a little-league baseball game. He decided to stop ...

32. Ready For The Great Race

Hebrews 12:1-13

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King Duncan

... excitement, can ™t you? That is the feeling I get as I read these words from Hebrew 12; "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfector of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the same, and is seated on the right hand of the throne of God." (RSV) The Christian faith ...

33. The Secret Of Champions

Hebrews 12:1-13

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King Duncan

... , but now they have completed their course and they have handed the baton to us and it is our turn. "THEREFORE since we are SURROUNDED by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverence the race that is set before us...." FOR YOU SEE, LIFE IS A RACE. It is a struggle, a constant battle. We want to think it to be a cakewalk, but it is not. Some of our people are frustrated because they think life ought to be easy. But it ...

34. Dogsleds And Dogged Determination

Luke 9:57-62

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King Duncan

... first let me go back and say goodbye to my family." Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." (9:62) ONE OF THE GREAT SECRETS OF SUCCESS IN LIFE IS THAT OF PERSEVERANCE. People often fail because they quit too soon. They give up before they have a chance to realize success. John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, was one person who discovered that success comes from not giving up. Let me read some excerpts from his diary: Sunday, A ...

35. Heaping Coals and Virtues

Romans 12:9-21

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Jeff Wedge

... a surprise to find prayer listed so far down this catalogue of Christian Commandments. It could be that this lowly placement is a result of Paul's assumption that prayer is such a central part of a Christian's life that it needed only a passing reminder to persevere in it. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once said, "I am not going to pray for you. There are certain things a man has to do for himself. He has to blow his own nose, make his own love, and say his own prayers." Paul certainly shared this perspective ...

36. For All the Saints

Colossians 1:1-14

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April Yamasaki

... , or in the next church, and we do not know all of the saints around the world, yet we also may be encouraged to pray on their behalf. This is Paul's example in our text from Colossians. It is echoed also in Ephesians 6:18, which instructs us to "persevere in supplication for all the saints." How can we pray meaningfully for people that we do not know and may have never even met? What can we pray on their behalf? Can we read our text from Colossians as a model for our prayers today? There is much more in ...

37. Request for Prayer

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... this is, is best left unresolved, for in this case the one love is dependent on the other: “We love because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). A similar question arises with the second phrase, Christ’s perseverance. Is this a reference to his perseverance, “who … endured the cross … who endured … opposition from sinful men” (Heb. 12:2f.), or is it a characteristic that he imparts and we should display? AV understands the phrase in the second sense, with reference to the Parousia: “the ...

38. A Workman Approved by God

2 Timothy 2:14-26

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... , what makes most sense of the context is to see it as referring specifically to the preceding “trustworthy saying” (cf. Titus 3:8). That is, in light of the spreading “gangrene” (v. 17) of the false teachings, keep reminding your people of the need for perseverance and of the awful consequences of rejecting Christ. This reminder is to be accompanied by a warning before God (cf. 1 Tim. 5:2; 2 Tim. 4:1); that is, those so warned are to recognize themselves as being called into account by God himself ...

39. Troubles and Victory

Daniel 12:1-13

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... he has heard, Daniel asks about the outcome. He does not receive much of an answer, but the angelic messenger does assure him that through the process of perseverance the Lord will always have a faithful remnant. This remnant will endure the process during which they “will be purified, made spotless and refined” (12:10). The wicked, however, will persevere in their evil. They will never come to understand their folly but will be cast out of the kingdom. The calculation of the end is enigmatic. The Lord ...

40. Thanksgiving and Prayer

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... ” (1:3). Paul mentions their progress in “faith” and “love” (cf. 1 Thess. 1:3), while their hope is implicit in their “perseverance” (2 Thess. 1:4; see 1 Thess. 1:3; 3:6, 8). The members of this church were noted for their active “ ... Cor. 1:6; 6:4; Col. 1:11; 1 Tim. 6:11; Titus 2:2; Heb. 12:1; James 1:3–4; Rev. 2:2–3). Perseverance was one of the most valued virtues in the early church. The Thessalonians endured, but unlike Stoics whose creed was “endure and abstain” in the face ...

41. Faith Defined and Exemplified

Hebrews 11:1-40

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... that their true fulfillment would be found not in this world but in the next. He understood that God had promised him vastly more than real estate for his descendants, indeed, nothing less than an inheritance with Enoch. Abraham’s obedient faith and perseverance remind us that faith must withstand not only the waiting until the promise is fulfilled but also appearances that seem directly to contradict the believer’s hope. Events have so far vindicated Abraham’s trust in God (11:12). The patriarchs all ...

42. Proper 15

Luke 12:54-59, Hebrews 12:1-13, Luke 12:49-53, Isaiah 5:1-7, Hebrews 11:1-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... to run the race of faith with Jesus as our model. On the basis of a long list of people of faith in chapter 11, the author of Hebrews calls upon us to run the race of faith. The faithful of the past surround us to encourage us as we persevere in the race. Like runners who wear minimum clothing, we are to discard the clothing of sin. As athletes run toward a goal or finish line, we are to look to Jesus as our model of faith. This calls for self-discipline in order to attain holiness, for an immoral ...

43. Proper 15

Lk 12:49-56 · Jer 20:7-13; 23:23-29; 38:4-10

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John R. Brokhoff

... ones, we are to run the race of faith with Jesus as our model. On the basis of a long list of people of faith in chapter 11, the author of Hebrews calls upon us to run the race of faith. The faithful of the past surround us as we persevere in the race to encourage us. Like runners who wear minimum clothing, we are to discard the clothing of sin. As athletes run toward a goal or finish line, we are to look to Jesus as our model of faith. This calls for self-discipline in order to attain holiness ...

44. The Christian Life Joy in Adversity

Romans 5:1-11

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... peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, even in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Men: We rejoice because God has promised never to leave us or forsake us, no matter who or what fails in our lives. Youth: We persevere in trials because Jesus Christ persevered, never once giving up on our salvation. Women: We develop character because he has promised to sanctify us by his truth ...

45. Strength to Overcome Suffering

Romans 5:1-11

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James R. Tozer

... a place and work for me - and I think he has - I believe I am ready. I am nothing, but truth is everything. I know I am right because I know that liberty is right, for Christ teaches it and Christ is God." Lincoln found the perseverance to trust God in times of affliction. Lincoln could see the tumult of his day in the light of God’s purposes. 3. Become stable in personality. "Endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured ...

46. Job’s Joy

Job 38:1--41:34

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Richard F. Bansemer

... quivered as he said it: "Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night which said, A man-child is conceived. Let that day be darkness! ... Why did I not die at birth, come forth from the womb and expire?" Job’s patience has ended, and his perseverance begins. He curses the day of his birth. In the account that follows, he curses his life and begs for death. Of all Job’s requests, one stands above all others, and that is to face God face to face and defend himself. He will not and cannot let go ...

47. Running For Joy

Hebrews 12:1-13

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King Duncan

... reason we are dealing with the theme "Running for Joy." The second is our text from Hebrews: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of ...

48. Staying Focused--Traveling Light

Hebrews 12:1-13

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Eric Ritz

... culture, Paul used the athletic imagery to CHALLENGE and COMFORT the Christian community he was concerned about. We find the words in Hebrews 12 pulsating with great power as they state, "Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us run with perseverance, the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith." It is important to understand that we are the contestants of whom Paul speaks; the runners of this race are you and me. I can almost hear the ...

49. A Cloud of Witness

Hebrews 12:1-13

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King Duncan

... for God by faith. Then he begins chapter 12 with these words that give us our text for today: “THEREFORE, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” It’s a ...

50. Enduring the Trials of Faith

John 20:19-31

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Richard Gribble

... The former pope was forced to endure a great trial of faith, not because he chose, but only out of necessity. Trials of faith are an everyday part of life, although some may not be as obvious as others. We must learn, as did Jean Marie Barette, to persevere and continue along the road, despite the pain and setbacks that may come our way. We will find, as did Jean Marie, that through the trials and tribulations of life, we will gain strength and be that much better prepared to follow in the footsteps of the ...

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