Acts 14:19-22 “If God is really with us how can He let us go through such things?”

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Acts 14:19-22 “If God is really with us how can He let us go through such things?”

Acts 14:19-22 “Do we suffer because of a lack of faith?”

Acts 14:19-22 “Is hardship some kind of punishment from God?”

Acts 14:19-22 “If we face hardship is there really any advantage in being a Christian?”

Acts 14:19-22 “ Has something gone wrong with the Christian faith if this is what Christians must endure? ”

Acts 14:19-22 “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God” (14:22b).

The Christian & Hardship I. “We Must” A.“Must” Gr. dei “it is necessary.” 1.Those who live Godly suffer persecution (II Timothy 3:10-12). 2.In this world we will have tribulation (John 16:32,33). 3.To follow Jesus we must deny ourselves (Matthew 16:24-26). I. “We Must” A.“Must” Gr. dei “it is necessary.” 1.Those who live Godly suffer persecution (II Timothy 3:10-12). 2.In this world we will have tribulation (John 16:32,33). 3.To follow Jesus we must deny ourselves (Matthew 16:24-26).

The Christian & Hardship I. “We Must” B.“We” tells us this is not an isolated necessity. 1.All temptation is common (I Cor. 10:1-13). 2.The same suffering are also endured by others (I Peter 5:8-9). 3.We suffer with one another (I Corinthians 12:18-26). I. “We Must” B.“We” tells us this is not an isolated necessity. 1.All temptation is common (I Cor. 10:1-13). 2.The same suffering are also endured by others (I Peter 5:8-9). 3.We suffer with one another (I Corinthians 12:18-26).

The Christian & Hardship II. “Through Many Tribulations” A.“Tribulation” thlipsis “a pressing, pressing together,… met. oppression, affliction” B.Christians face many hardships. 1.Persecution (John 15:18-21). 2.Infirmities (Philippians 2:25-28). 3.Painful relationships (Luke 14:26,27). 4.Misfortune of this world (Acts 18:1-3; 11:27-30). II. “Through Many Tribulations” A.“Tribulation” thlipsis “a pressing, pressing together,… met. oppression, affliction” B.Christians face many hardships. 1.Persecution (John 15:18-21). 2.Infirmities (Philippians 2:25-28). 3.Painful relationships (Luke 14:26,27). 4.Misfortune of this world (Acts 18:1-3; 11:27-30).

The Christian & Hardship III. “Enter the Kingdom of God.” A.The apostles spoke of God's kingdom in the present tense (Colossians 1:12-14; Revelation 1:9,10). B.Obedience to the gospel is our entrance into the kingdom (Acts 8:5,12; 28:30,31). 1.It is talking about an aspect of the gospel itself - enduring to the end (Matthew 24:9-13). III. “Enter the Kingdom of God.” A.The apostles spoke of God's kingdom in the present tense (Colossians 1:12-14; Revelation 1:9,10). B.Obedience to the gospel is our entrance into the kingdom (Acts 8:5,12; 28:30,31). 1.It is talking about an aspect of the gospel itself - enduring to the end (Matthew 24:9-13).