Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 KJV Now, you may note that there is a striking similarity between the letter of Peter & the letter of James in that both Peter & James reflected on the immense joy that comes from suffering for Christ. James 1:2 says, Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,…
Text: James 1:2-4 NIV The word perseverance comes from the greek word “hopemone”which means steadfastness & the ability to “actively” endure situations under pressure. For example, when someone being pressured, someone being tested and someone being tried are great examples of pressure. I am sure that some of us may have played sports…or have watched sports or have been in…
Text: Titus 2:1-5 NIV. The word perseverance comes from the greek word “hopemone”which means steadfastness. It is the ability to “actively” endure situations under pressure. Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV. says this,Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with…