Affliction / Suffering – Page 6

Hebrews 13:13 – Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured.

20 Nov 2022 Michael A

The following brief commentary is on Hebrews 13:13 – “Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured.” Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp – As if we were going forth with him when he was led away to be crucified. He was put to death as a malefactor. He was the object of contempt and scorn. He was held up to derision, and was taunted and reviled on his way to the place of death, and even on the cross. To be identified with him there; to follow him; to sympathize with him; to be regarded as his friend, would have subjected one to similar shame and reproach…. [This intro is most of Barnes’ commentary; John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible is also included in this post. Together, they provide better understanding]

Giving Place to the Devil – A. W. Pink / Studies in the Scriptures / Christian Audio Books

12 Nov 2022 Michael A

Arthur Walkington Pink (1886-1952) was an evangelist and Biblical scholar. The video below is a reading from his Studies in the Scriptures. While taking notes on the video and transcribing them, I noticed that A W Pink took many biblical warnings, admonitions, encouragements… and organized them for those who sincerely desire to understand how they are failing to walk in obedience. He focused mostly on how a believer leaves himself open to the assaults of the devil – giving place to the devil as it is put in scripture. And his points thoroughly cover the topic

Trendy Christians Err Greatly

11 Nov 2022 Michael A

This post contains the Evening portion of C H Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Thoughts for November 10. His words are very needful to the contemporary church because these words reveal their betrayal of Him, whom they falsely profess to be their Master. If you are struggling to carry your cross because it is so difficult due to the maltreatment from the world, then Spurgeon’s words will encourage and comfort you, as this message is woven throughout the Bible. Jesus stated it often, see John 15:18-27 for one example, other texts referenced in the post.

Contentment And The Crook In The Lot – Pastor Patrick Hines / Puritan Thomas Boston

21 Oct 2022 Michael A

The Crook In The Lot is a book by Puritan Thomas Boston. In this podcast, Pastor Hines reads from Boston’s book and discusses it in terms of Christian afflictions. The three parts of the book stated: 1. Every crook in your lot is God’s making; 2. What God sees fit to mar in your lot, you will not be able to mend; 3, contemplation of the crook in your lot, as the work of God, is the proper means to help you walk rightly under it [highlight points were given for the initial 23 minutes of the podcast]

Octavius Winslow – It is I! / Christian Devotional Reading

11 Oct 2022 Michael A

There are two devotional readings on this 5-minute video. The first, titled, It Is I, is Christ comforting the believer and telling him of the source of his afflictions and comfort. The playlist from which this video came is linked because it contains 40 other videos that are about spiritual struggles; spiritual darkness; affliction; learning to lean on Jesus; prayer; self-denial defined; and other things that all born-again believers need to understand and / or will experience.

Christians Will Be Tested During These Last Days by James Coates

22 Sep 2022 Michael A

Pastor James Coates preached on Joshua 1:7 in the 13-minute video excerpt of this post. The following are a few points from the sermon: Biblical courage is the resolve to do what God demands in the face of any and all opposition, regardless of the outcome or cost, and to do it in a Christ-like manner as fruit of the Spirit, otherwise, your courage is fleshly. To be strong and courageous is to be resolute in the discharge of duty. As: 1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. As: 16:13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. God called Joshua to have such convictions

John MacArthur – Is this a horrible time to raise kids?

7 Jul 2022 Michael A

Is this a horrible time to raise kids? In the following 5-minute video, Jonny Ardavanis (Dean of Campus life at Master’s University) asked John MacArthur the above question. If you have children, then you will be encouraged by MacArthur’s response.

Helping Your Child Cope With Tragedy – Family Radio / Focus On The Family Counselor Jonnie DeBrito

6 Jun 2022 Michael A

The following mp4 recording by Family Radio’s, Community Bridge, is of an interview with Focus On The Family counselor, Joannie DeBrito. The purpose of the interview was to explore suggestions for parents whose children have experienced trauma, such as in a school shooting. The information applies to other traumas as well. Focus on the Family counseling phone number also provided

Finding Racial and Counter-Cultural Harmony – Dr Carol Swain

4 Jun 2022 Michael A

The purpose of the interview that Family Radio conducted with Dr Carol Swain was to discuss how it is that counter-cultural respect might be achieved via a biblical manner. Dr. Carol Swain provided definitions for those unfamiliar with CRT and its roots; and other definitions relevant to this topic. She shared information from the book she was commissioned to write on this topic: Counter-Cultural Living: What Jesus has to say about life, marriage, race, gender and materialism. She was born-again in her 40s, and had previously been divorced twice; she was a college professor for 28 years. Dr. Swain was raised in poverty and quit school, later getting a GED and going to university…. Via her personal struggle, she has wisdom to share. A partial bio is included that readers might become familiar with her and get some insight into the basis of her writings, opinions….

Dealing With Affliction In The Christian Life – Charles Spurgeon Sermon #shorts

7 May 2022 Michael A

The following 1-minute video is from the YouTube site, Christian Sermons and Audio Books. It says a lot about prayer and remaining under God’s afflicting hand.
It took me a long time to realize that when I was under affliction, I habitually sought to escape it, fleeing to something that gave me pleasant feelings, or at least a break from unpleasant ones. I began to understand this problem when I was dealing with cancer and my brother gave me a book titled, The Afflicted Man’s Companion. That book enabled me to many examples of God’s afflicting characters of the Bible and what He expected of them at those times: that they receive it; feel it; remain in it until He removed it, waiting on Him…that they be conformed to the image of Christ

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