Standing Firm in Affliction

Introduction: A spiritual milestone…

I. Christians are warned concerning afflictions
A. Matthew 5:11, 12, II Timothy 3:12 --

  B. v. 4 – Paul and his companions

  C. v. 2:14 – the Thessalonian believers

II. In the face of affliction/persecutions, Christians are to
stand firm, v. 8
A. How is this done?
1. v. 4 – forewarned

2. vv. 1, 2, 5 – examples, encouragement of mature

3. v. 10 – constant prayer

4. v. 3 – knowing it is part of God’s plan

  B. “in the Lord”	

III. What are the results when Christians stand firm?
A. v. 5 – thwart the tempter

  B. v. 7– gives encouragement to others

  C. v 9 – it is cause for rejoicing

  D. v. 8 – truly live