Thematic Bible: Afflictions made beneficial
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Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
But Saul began ravaging the church, and, entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
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Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who came to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus. The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Now I want you to know, brethren, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,
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for which I am suffering even to the point of wearing chains like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
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At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth.
Afflictions made beneficial » In leading us to seek God in prayer
Afflictions made beneficial » In humbling us
Afflictions made beneficial » In leading us to confession of sin
Afflictions made beneficial » In exercising our patience
For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you patiently endure? But if when you do right and suffer for it you patiently endure, you have favor with God.
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And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
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for you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
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Afflictions made beneficial » In testing and exhibiting our sincerity
Afflictions made beneficial » In exhibiting the power and faithfulness of God
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. read more.
For we who live are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
For we who live are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Afflictions made beneficial » In teaching us the will of God
Afflictions made beneficial » In promoting the glory of God
As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "Neither this man sinned nor his parents sinned. But that the works of God might be revealed in him,
So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he whom you love is sick."
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Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go." This he said to show by what death he would glorify God. And after this he said to him, "Follow me."
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Israel
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph
Afflictions made beneficial » In rendering us fruitful in good works
Every branch in me that bears no fruit he takes away; and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, so that it may bear more fruit.
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For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » hezekiah
Afflictions made beneficial » In turning us to God
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Manasseh
Afflictions made beneficial » In purifying us
Afflictions made beneficial » In trying our faith and obedience
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Josiah
Afflictions made beneficial » In keeping us from again departing from God
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Prodigal son
And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
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Afflictions made beneficial » In convincing us of sin
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Jonah
Related Topics
- Acknowledge, Sin
- Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
- Afflictions
- Afflictions, Benefits Of
- Beneficial Affliction In Furthering The Gospel
- Beneficial Afflictions For Humility
- Chastisement
- Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
- Conviction Of Sin
- Endurance