Remaining Steadfast in Suffering, Part 2

Introduction

• Review

Five Reasons to remain Steadfast in the Faith in the Midst of our Sufferings (vs. 12-19) - Reasons 4 and 5:

4. God’s Judgment (vs. 17-18)

• Begins at the “House of God” (v. 17a; Ezekiel 9:6; Matthew 3:5-6; 24:22; 1 Peter 5:10; 2 Corinthians 11:22ff; 4:17; Hebrews 12:5-11; Romans 8:28-39)
• End with the “Ungodly and Sinner” (vs. 17b-18; Jude 1:14-15; Matthew 24:41, 46; Proverbs 11:31; Philippians 2:12-13; Psalm 1:5)

5. The Will of God (v. 19; 2 Timothy 1:12; Heidelberg Catechism #27; Psalm 37:5; Proverbs 3:5-8; Isaiah 51:12-13)

Conclusion/Application

• 5 Undeniably Strong Reasons to Not Waver in Doing What is Good – To Remain Steadfast in the Faith
• When we suffer in the name of Christ, it is the will of God, Our Faithful Creator – Who Alone is Worthy for Us to Entrust Our Souls for Safekeeping to the End