I, John, your brother and fellow participant in the tribulation and kingdom and [h]perseverance in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. Revelation 1:9 NASB Patmos – What do you know about Patmos? I will arrive there in a few days, but what I’ll see now isn’t at all what…
These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NASB Tribulation – “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. Nobody knows but Jesus.” The lyrics of this Negro spiritual could have come from a verse like this one. …
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . . Romans 5:3-5 NASB Tribulations – Can you think upside-down? Putting on the “new man” requires more than a change of clothes. It…
On September 11, we looked at John 16:33, the well-known verse about having trouble in the world. I said that since Yeshua spoke Hebrew, not Greek, we should look at the Hebrew word behind the Greek text. The Greek is thlipsis. I incorrectly stated that the Hebrew word is the Delitzsch gospel was ‘arah. Fortunately, Andre…
“You have trouble in the world, but let your heart be brave; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Delitzsch Hebrew Gospels Trouble – Look, I don’t want any more trouble. I’ve had enough. I’m tired of the “my fair share” politics and the “everyone has to sacrifice” social correctness. So I’m not happy with…
“In this world you have affliction” John 16:33 If you knew the whole picture, you might change your mind. Christianity as commonly presented in the Western world is a religion of reward. We hear about the blessings of being a Christian. We are exhorted to enter into the abundant life, to experience God’s gracious provision,…
