The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
Gene Cunningham - October 9, 2010
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Wisdom is the key to endurance. We have a standing of peace with God and access in His presence (Rom 5:1-2, Eph 1:3-6, Heb 4:16). Enduring trials produces character (Rom 5:3-4). We need to get rid of hindrances to running our race (Heb 12:1-2). Hebrew words for faith illustrate endurance: (1) Amen - pictures a weak man leaning on a staff (Job 13:15); (2) Batach - pictures casting down a wrestling opponent (1Pe 5:7, Psa 55:22)
Scripture References: Romans 5:3-4, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 5:1-2, Psalms 55:22, Job 13:15, Hebrews 12:1-2
From Series: "Time to Endure - Uniontown PA 2010"
Everyone has need of endurance (Jam 5:11). This series was taught at Abundant Life Church in Uniontown PA in October 2010. Gene presented the following: (1) The 'call' to endure; (2) Endurance Defined; (3) The Source and Supply; (4) The School of Endurance; (5) The Blessed Fruit of Endurance; (6) The Reward of Endurance; (7) Timeless Testimony of Endurance.