Reframing Our Perspective On Suffering

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A lot of us wish that our lives as Jesus followers were a constant stream of never-ending blessing – like God is some sort of celestial Ellen, giving away all His favorite things. We get the parking spot. We get the tax refund. We get green lights and clear skies. But if that's our view of God, then how are we supposed to deal with everything that doesn't turn out just right? When we hurt, and grieve, and suffer. How are we supposed to find God there? In part four of our conversation I Don't Know What I Believe we look at the issue of suffering, and how God ultimately intends to use it in our lives for our good and His glory. Follow along with our audio presentation - http://www.elevatechurch.me/connect/listen/

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Mark PomerySenior Leader

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Salvation

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Salvation Sanctification

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Salvation Sanctification Sovreignty

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Salvation Sanctification Sovreignty Suffering

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‘And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.’!!

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[2 Timothy Chapter 1 Verses `11 - 12]

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‘And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher. That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.’!!

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[2 Timothy Chapter 1 Verses `11 - 12]

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‘Since you admire the egomaniacs of the pulpit so much (remember, this is your old friend, the fool, talking), let me try my hand at it. Do they brag of being Hebrews, Israelites, the pure race of Abraham? I’m their match. Are they servants of Christ? I can go them one better. (I can’t believe I’m saying these things. It’s crazy to talk this way! But I started, and I’m going to finish.)’!!

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[2 Corinthians Chapter 1 Verses `21 - 23]

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‘I’ve worked much harder, been jailed more often, beaten up more times than I can count, and at death’s door time after time. I’ve been flogged five times with the Jews’ thirty-nine lashes, beaten by Roman rods three times, pummeled with rocks once. I’ve been shipwrecked three times, and immersed in the open sea for a night and a day. In hard traveling year in and year out, I’ve had to ford rivers, fend off robbers, struggle with friends, struggle with foes. I’ve been at risk in the city, at risk in the country, endangered by desert sun and sea storm, and betrayed by those I thought were my brothers. I’ve known drudgery and hard labor, many a long and lonely night without sleep, many a missed meal, blasted by the cold, naked to the weather.’!!Paul !!

[2 Corinthians Chapter 1 Verses `21 - 23]

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‘Of THIS gospel I was appointed ...’!!

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[2 Timothy Chapter 1 Verse `11]

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‘Of THIS gospel I was appointed ...’!!

‘THAT is why I am suffering as I am ...’!!

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[2 Timothy Chapter 1 Verses `11 & 12]

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‘If I have to “brag” about myself, I’ll brag about the humiliations that make me like Jesus.’!!

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[2 Corinthians Chapter 1 Verse `30]

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