Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
natural Life » Of saints, specially protected by God
And who will be able to harm you, if you show yourselves zealous for that which is good?
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I am with you, and no one shall attack you to injure you; for I have very many people in this city."
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Sickness » God » Permits saints to be tried by
Sickness » The devil sometimes permitted to inflict
Temptation » A test
Through faith Abraham, as soon as God put him to the test, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had joyfully welcomed the promises was on the point of sacrificing his only son
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Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown--even the crown of Life--which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
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Rejoice triumphantly in the prospect of this, even if now, for a short time, you are compelled to sorrow amid various trials. The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
Reckon it nothing but joy, my brethren, whenever you find yourselves hedged in by various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith leads to power of endurance.