Tribulations and the Christian Life
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
Topics:
Joy, Rejoice in Suffering, Trials, Tribulation