Evidences of Endurance

2 Thessalonians 1:1-7

We boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring

Biblical Perspective on Suffering ~ Three Postures

  1. Prayers of Thanksgiving (a posture of prayer) ~ 1:3

    We thank God for you… faith is growing… love is increasing

  2. Persevere in Suffering (a posture of perseverence) ~ 1:4-5

    We boast about your perseverance and faith

  3. Protected in God’s Justice (a posture of protection) ~ 1:5-7

    In all persecutions & trials… God’s judgment is right & just

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