“The Discipline of God’s Children, Part 3”
If you have workout equipment in your garage that only collects dust . . . what good is it? Well, that same principle applies to your Bible if you don’t use it, you won’t benefit from it.
If you have workout equipment in your garage that only collects dust . . . what good is it? Well, that same principle applies to your Bible if you don’t use it, you won’t benefit from it.
Dr. John F. MacArthur, Jr. is heard throughout North America and around the world on Grace to You, an outstanding Bible-teaching outreach. The program is based on sermons from the pulpit of Grace Community Church in Panorama City, California.
Dr. John F. MacArthur, Jr. is heard throughout North America and around the world on Grace to You, an outstanding Bible-teaching outreach. The program is based on sermons from the pulpit of Grace Community Church in Panorama City, California.
How can you grow in faith when it seems as though your life is filled with one hardship after another, and there’s no end in sight? What hope do you have that you can persevere through the trials that come your way?
It’s something you can be certain of: Times of testing, difficulty, and suffering will come your way. The question is, How can you not just survive the trials that you find yourself in but actually benefit from them?
How would you explain benefits of suffering to a friend? That’s kind of a shocking thought . . . but the Bible says that we’re all sure to face trials . . . and that suffering can actually be a positive thing if you’re a Christian. But how?
How should you confront someone you know is sinning? What does God expect from you in a situation like that?
Perhaps you know that Scripture says you’re supposed to forgive those who’ve sinned against you, but you’re not sure exactly how to go about that.