Tribulations and the Christian Life

Bible Text: Acts 14:22 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2019, Book of Acts | Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 1, 2019 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 14:22
Tribulations and the Christian Life
Intro

A. ENCOURAGEMENT

1. Strengthen their souls –

2. Encourage to continue in the faith –

B. TRIBULATIONS

1. The Path of Tribulations – “through”.

2. The Number of Tribulations – “many”.

a. Various kinds – 1 Pet. 1:6 “distressed by various trials”.

b. Tribulation involves suffering.

c. Unique to you.

3. The Necessity of Tribulations – “we must”.

4. The End of Tribulations – “enter the kingdom of God”.

a. Makes us like Christ.

b. To grow in grace and faith.

c. Finding joy in the journey. Rom. 5:2; Jam. 1:2

Conclusion