PERSEVERANCE. ç “Remaining under (hupomenô) difficulties without succumbing” (Robertson, Power...

PERSEVERANCEPERSEVERANCE

“Remaining under (hupomenô) difficulties without succumbing” (Robertson, Power Bible CD).

“‘To remain i.e. abide,’ not recede or flee” (Thayer, vol. II, 882, Ages Software)

“Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness” (American Heritage Dictionary online)

“Remaining under (hupomenô) difficulties without succumbing” (Robertson, Power Bible CD).

“‘To remain i.e. abide,’ not recede or flee” (Thayer, vol. II, 882, Ages Software)

“Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness” (American Heritage Dictionary online)

PERSEVERANCEPERSEVERANCE

PERSEVERANCEPERSEVERANCEI. “HE IS FAITHFUL THAT PROMISED” (Heb. 10:23)I. “HE IS FAITHFUL THAT PROMISED” (Heb. 10:23)

He has given us His abiding word, 1Pet. 1:23, Having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth. 24 For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth: 25 But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.

He has given us His abiding word, 1Pet. 1:23, Having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth. 24 For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower falleth: 25 But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you.

“HE IS FAITHFUL THAT PROMISED” (Heb. 10:23)


He has given us His abiding word, Jas. 1:21, Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

John 8:31, Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples; 32 and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

He has given us His abiding word, Jas. 1:21, Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.




He has set before us an abiding hope

1Pet. 1:3, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

He has set before us an abiding hope

1Pet. 1:3, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.



He provides sufficient grace

2 Cor. 12:9, And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.


2 Cor. 12:9, And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.



He will not forsake us

Heb. 13:5-6, …For himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?


Heb. 13:5-6, …For himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?



He will not suffer us to be tempted above that which we are able to bear

1Cor. 10:13, There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.


1Cor. 10:13, There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.



He offers a way of forgiveness if we sin

Heb. 4:14, Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Heb. 7:25, Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Acts 8:22, Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.


Heb. 4:14, Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Heb. 7:25, Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Acts 8:22, Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.



He has given us His abiding word

He set before us an abiding hope














II. WHAT IS INVOLVED IN PERSEVERANCE ON MAN’S PART?II. WHAT IS INVOLVED IN PERSEVERANCE ON MAN’S PART?

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN PERSEVERANCE ON MAN’S PART?


A. The proper use of one’s mind (Acts 7:54; Rom. 2:5)

1. I must know the truth,


A. The proper use of one’s mind (Acts 7:54; Rom. 2:5)

1. I must know the truth,




A. The proper use of one’s mind

2. Remembering,

Heb 10:32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings; 33 partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used. 34 For ye both had compassion on them that were in bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of you possessions, knowing that ye have for yourselves a better possession and an abiding one.


2. Remembering,

Heb 10:32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings; 33 partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used. 34 For ye both had compassion on them that were in bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of you possessions, knowing that ye have for yourselves a better possession and an abiding one.




2. Remembering,

Jas 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, until the com- ing of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain...10 Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.


2. Remembering,

Jas 5:7 Be patient therefore, brethren, until the com- ing of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain...10 Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.




2. Remembering,

1 Thes. 1:3, Remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.


2. Remembering,

1 Thes. 1:3, Remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.




3. Hold faith,

1 Tim. 1:19, Holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith.


3. Hold faith,





4. See by faith, Heb. 11:1

Col. 3:1, If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.



Col. 3:1, If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.





Heb. 11:24, By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.



Heb. 11:24, By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 choosing rather to share ill treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.




5. Hope,

1 Pet. 1:13, Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Heb. 3:14, For we are become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end.


5. Hope,

1 Pet. 1:13, Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Heb. 3:14, For we are become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end.




6. Love,

1 John 4:16, And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in him.

John 15:9, Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.


6. Love,

1 John 4:16, And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in him.

John 15:9, Even as the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you: abide ye in my love.




7. Prepare yourself mentally (1 Pet. 1:13)

Col. 1:11, Strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.



Col. 1:11, Strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.





1 Pet. 3:15, But sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear.

Rom. 1:15, So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you also that are in Rome.



1 Pet. 3:15, But sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear.

Rom. 1:15, So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you also that are in Rome.





Titus 3:1, Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work.



Titus 3:1, Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work.





Acts 21:13, Then Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.



Acts 21:13, Then Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.



B. Put God’s word into practice in your life







Talk to people about the gospel,

Mark 16:15, And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.


Talk to people about the gospel,

Mark 16:15, And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.




Do good works,

Gal. 6:9, And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.


Do good works,





Perseverance and patience are necessary!


Perseverance and patience are necessary!

Lk. 8:15, And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

1Cor. 3:6, I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

Lk. 8:15, And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

1Cor. 3:6, I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.




Pray and sing

Rom. 12:12, Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer

1 Thes. 5:17, Pray without ceasing.

Heb. 13:15, Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.

Acts 16:25, But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them.


Pray and sing

Rom. 12:12, Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer

1 Thes. 5:17, Pray without ceasing.

Heb. 13:15, Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.

Acts 16:25, But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns unto God, and the prisoners were listening to them.




Deal with failure

Lk. 14:30, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.


Deal with failure

Lk. 14:30, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.




Re. the church:


Re. the church:

Acts 2:42, And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Eph. 4:3, Giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Heb. 13:1, Let love of the brethren continue.

Acts 2:42, And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.


Heb. 13:1, Let love of the brethren continue.




Re. the church:

Heb. 10:23-25, Let us hold fast the confession of our hope that it waver not; for he is faithful that promised:

24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works;

25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh.


Re. the church:

Heb. 10:23-25, Let us hold fast the confession of our hope that it waver not; for he is faithful that promised:

24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works;

25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh.




Acts 13:43, Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.


Acts 13:43, Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.



C. Be steadfast in your fight against the devil and his works C. Be steadfast in your fight against the devil and his works

The devil will fight against those who hold the testimony of Christ!

Rev. 12:17, And the dragon waxed wroth with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her seed, that keep the commandments of God, and hold the testimony of Jesus.


Rev. 12:17, And the dragon waxed wroth with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her seed, that keep the commandments of God, and hold the testimony of Jesus.



C. Be steadfast in your fight against the devil and his works

Eph. 6:11, Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.


Eph. 6:11, Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.




The devil will use error:

Acts 20:29, I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them….32 And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.



Acts 20:29, I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them….32 And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.





2 Tim. 1:13, Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.



2 Tim. 1:13, Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.




Many follow the devil, making for a godless society:

Matt. 24:12, And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.13 But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.


Many follow the devil, making for a godless society:

Matt. 24:12, And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.13 But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.




If we are faithful we will be persecuted for our faith:

2 Tim. 3:12, Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.


If we are faithful we will be persecuted for our faith:

2 Tim. 3:12, Yea, and all that would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.




We must persevere in the face of persecution:

Mk. 13:13, And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

Rev. 2:13, I know where thou dwellest, even where Satan's throne is; and thou holdest fast my name, and didst not deny my faith, even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwelleth.


We must persevere in the face of persecution:

Mk. 13:13, And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

Rev. 2:13, I know where thou dwellest, even where Satan's throne is; and thou holdest fast my name, and didst not deny my faith, even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwelleth.




Matt. 5:44, But I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; 45 that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.


Matt. 5:44, But I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; 45 that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.




Rom. 5:3, And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness.


Rom. 5:3, And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness.

Jas. 1:12 "Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." (NASV)

Jas. 1:12 "Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." (NASV)




Heb. 12:1, Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.


Heb. 12:1, Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.




Perseverance must be practiced!


Perseverance must be practiced!


1 Cor. 15:58, Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.


1 Cor. 15:58, Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.




1. I must know the truth. 2. Remembering, Heb 10:32, “The former days”; Jas.

5:7, 10-11, Examples of men of faith; 1 Thes. 1:3, Faithful brethren.3. Hold faith.4. See by faith.5. Hope.6. Love.7. Prepare yourself mentally.







1. Hold faith and a good conscience.2. Talk to people about the gospel.3. Do good works.4. Pray and sing.5. Deal with failure.6. Be faithful in your relationship with the church.







The devil will use error.

Many will follow the devil, making for a godless society.

If we are faithful we will be persecuted for our faith.

We must persevere in the face of persecution.









III. THE EXAMPLE OF PETERIII. THE EXAMPLE OF PETER

THE EXAMPLE OF PETERTHE EXAMPLE OF PETERA. The greatness of Peter 1. He was among the first disciples of Jesus. 2. He was chosen as one of the 12 & was prominent

among them (Matt. 17; 26, “Peter, James, John”). 3. Like James and John, he was named by Jesus (Cephas, Jno. 1:42). 4. He was the first of the 12 to see Jesus after His resurrection (Lk. 24:34). 5. Preached the first gospel sermon (Acts 2). 6. The first to preach to the Gentiles (Acts 10). 7. First speaker in the meeting at Jerusalem (Acts 15). 8. Wrote 2 epistles which bear his name (1&2 Pet.). 9. A martyr (Jno. 21:18-19).

A. The greatness of Peter 1. He was among the first disciples of Jesus. 2. He was chosen as one of the 12 & was prominent

among them (Matt. 17; 26, “Peter, James, John”). 3. Like James and John, he was named by Jesus (Cephas, Jno. 1:42). 4. He was the first of the 12 to see Jesus after His resurrection (Lk. 24:34). 5. Preached the first gospel sermon (Acts 2). 6. The first to preach to the Gentiles (Acts 10). 7. First speaker in the meeting at Jerusalem (Acts 15). 8. Wrote 2 epistles which bear his name (1&2 Pet.). 9. A martyr (Jno. 21:18-19).

THE EXAMPLE OF PETERTHE EXAMPLE OF PETERA. The greatness of PeterA. The greatness of Peter

B. His mistakes and sins:

1. Matt. 16:22, And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this

shall never be unto thee.

2. Matt. 26:33, But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.

3. Matt. 26:69-75, Denied Jesus three times

4. Gal. 2:11-12, Guilty of public hypocrisy

B. His mistakes and sins:

1. Matt. 16:22, And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this

shall never be unto thee.

2. Matt. 26:33, But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.

3. Matt. 26:69-75, Denied Jesus three times

4. Gal. 2:11-12, Guilty of public hypocrisy


B. His mistakes and sinsB. His mistakes and sins

C. His trialsC. His trials

THE EXAMPLE OF PETERTHE EXAMPLE OF PETER

C. His trials:

1. Acts 4:3, And they laid hands on them, and put them in ward unto the morrow: for it was now eventide.21, And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.

C. His trials:

1. Acts 4:3, And they laid hands on them, and put them in ward unto the morrow: for it was now eventide.21, And they, when they had further threatened them, let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people; for all men glorified God for that which was done.


C. His trials:

2. Acts 5:17-18, 40, But the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy, 18 and laid hands on the apostles, and put them in public ward. 40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles unto them, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

C. His trials:

2. Acts 5:17-18, 40, But the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy, 18 and laid hands on the apostles, and put them in public ward. 40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles unto them, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.


C. His trials: 3. Acts 11:2, And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him. 4. Acts 12:1, Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And those were the days of unleavened bread. 5. Acts 15:1, And certain men came down from Judaea and taught the brethren, saying, Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

C. His trials: 3. Acts 11:2, And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him. 4. Acts 12:1, Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And those were the days of unleavened bread. 5. Acts 15:1, And certain men came down from Judaea and taught the brethren, saying, Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.


A. The greatness of PeterA. The greatness of Peter





III. THE EXAMPLE OF PETERIII. THE EXAMPLE OF PETER

IV. FRUITS OF PERSEVERANCEIV. FRUITS OF PERSEVERANCE

FRUITS OF PERSEVERANCEFRUITS OF PERSEVERANCE

1. A godly life,

Titus 2:11-13, For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world; 13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

1. A godly life,

Titus 2:11-13, For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world; 13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;


2. Builds influence,

Acts 16:2, The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. “It was a continuous witness that was borne the young disciple both in his home town of Lystra and in Derbe.” (Robertson, Power Bible CD)


Acts 16:2, The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. “It was a continuous witness that was borne the young disciple both in his home town of Lystra and in Derbe.” (Robertson, Power Bible CD)



Acts 15:26, Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Tim. 5:10, Well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.


Acts 15:26, Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Tim. 5:10, Well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.


3. Sets a lasting example,

Heb. 11:13, These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

3. Sets a lasting example,

Heb. 11:13, These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.


4. Spiritual maturity,

Jas. 1:4, And let steadfastness (perseverance, NIV) have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (RSV)

4. Spiritual maturity,

Jas. 1:4, And let steadfastness (perseverance, NIV) have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (RSV)


5. Builds lasting relationships among the faithful,

Rev. 3:4, But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.


5. Builds lasting relationships among the faithful,

Rev. 3:4, But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.



6. It helps churches stay faithful,

1 Tim. 4:1, But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons.

2 Jno. 9, Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: 11 for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.


1 Tim. 4:1, But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons.

2 Jno. 9, Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: 11 for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.



Rev. 2:10, Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.


Rev. 2:10, Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.


7. Preserves marriages,

Matt. 19:6, So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

7. Preserves marriages,

Matt. 19:6, So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.


8. Helps parents stay the course in raising children,

Eph. 6:4, And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

1 Tim. 5:14, I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

8. Helps parents stay the course in raising children,

Eph. 6:4, And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

1 Tim. 5:14, I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.


9. A home in heaven,

Rom. 2:5-7, But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 who will render to every man according to his works: 7 to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life.

9. A home in heaven,

Rom. 2:5-7, But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up for thyself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 who will render to every man according to his works: 7 to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life.


1. A godly life, Titus 2:11-12

2. Influence, Acts 16:3; 15:26; 1 Tim. 5:10

3. A lasting example, Heb. 11:13

4. Spiritual maturity, Jas. 1:4

5. Builds lasting relationships among the faithful, Rev. 3:4; Eph. 4:3

6. It helps churches to stay faithful, 1 Tim. 4:1-3; 2 Jno. 9-11; Rev. 2:10

7. Preserves marriages, Matt. 19:6

8. Helps parents stay the course in raising children, Eph. 6:4; 1 Tim. 5:14

9. A home in heaven, Rom. 2:5-7










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