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Job Shows Perseverance Doesn’t Mean Perfection

April 20, 2018 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

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Job is the New Testament example of a persevering saint. He demonstrates that perseverance doesn’t mean perfection! James 5:11b says, “You have heard of the perseverance of Job.” How did he persevere? He persevered the same way everyone perseveres—by maintaining faith in God. Twice Satan predicted he would curse God, and at one point his wife […]

Filed Under: Trials and Suffering Tagged With: faith, gospel, patience, sanctification, sin

Blessed by Persevering Through Trials

April 11, 2018 by Scott LaPierre 4 Comments

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We need to expect trials. Persevering through them can be easier when we understand we’re blessed through them! James 1:12 and 5:11 state: James 1:12—Blessed is the man who perseveres trials;for when he has been approved,he will receive the crown of life whichthe Lord has promised to those who love Him. James 5:11a—Indeed we count […]

Filed Under: Trials and Suffering Tagged With: abraham, faith, patience, sanctification

God Tests His People to “Know” Them

March 28, 2018 by Scott LaPierre 4 Comments

God Tests His People to Know Them-author-scott-lapierre

God reveals Himself through the pages of Scripture. He shows His character and the ways He deals with people. One of God’s most common approaches is giving His people tests: Exodus 20:20—And Moses said to the people, “Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, […]

Filed Under: Trials and Suffering Tagged With: abraham, faith, gospel, patience, sanctification

Apostates Are Often Revealed by Trials

February 21, 2018 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

Apostates Are Often Revealed by Trials

Apostates are people who appear to have embraced the faith, but then they reject – or fall away – from it. Their faith is shown to be insincere, and often trials provide this revelation. In the Parable of the Soils, the seed represents the Word of God, and the soil represents our hearts: Some [of […]

Filed Under: Trials and Suffering Tagged With: faith, gospel, sin

Trials Test Our Faith and Prove Its Genuineness

February 13, 2018 by Scott LaPierre Leave a Comment

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Trials accomplish two important works in our lives. First, trials improve, or mature, us. Second, trials test our faith: “Trials come to prove us and improve us.” Augustine I used to be a school teacher, and now I am a pastor. Both professions involve instructing others. I don’t want to sound overly simple, but good teachers […]

Filed Under: Trials and Suffering Tagged With: faith, gospel, patience

How Wives Win Over Husbands the Right and Wrong Way

January 15, 2018 by Scott LaPierre 26 Comments

How Wives Win Over Husbands the Right and Wrong Way by Scott LaPierre

If you’re a wife, Peter tells you how not to win over your husband (with words). And he tells you how to win over your husband (with godly conduct): Wives submit to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, you may win over your husband without a word by your actions, when […]

Filed Under: Marriage and Family Tagged With: faith, gospel, holy spirit, husband, patience, respect, submission, wife

The Need to Prepare for Trials in This Life

December 20, 2017 by Scott LaPierre 2 Comments

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Since we should expect trials, we must prepare for them. An Old Testament Example that Encourages us to Prepare for Trials Unfortunately, sometimes people read the Old Testament and think, “What does this have to do with me? How can I learn from people whose lives are so different from mine?” The New Testament states […]

Filed Under: Trials and Suffering Tagged With: faith, patience

Expect Trials in this Life

December 13, 2017 by Scott LaPierre 8 Comments

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Recently, I witnessed a sobering example of the need to expect trials. My wife, Katie, and I grew up together in northern California. We lost touch after high school and then reconnected almost ten years later. At the time, Katie was living in our hometown of McArthur, California, but I was seven hours south in […]

Filed Under: Trials and Suffering Tagged With: faith, patience

Why Christianity Is the Opposite of Other Religions

April 14, 2017 by Scott LaPierre 18 Comments

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Christianity is the opposite of other religions, and the main difference is contained in a few profound words Abraham spoke to his son, Isaac: Isaac said, “Where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham replied, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” Genesis 22:7-8 Abraham’s words seem absurd. God would provide […]

Filed Under: Types and Shadows Tagged With: abraham, faith, gospel, jesus, love, sin, submission

Do you know why you believe what you believe?

January 11, 2017 by Scott LaPierre 16 Comments

Do you know why you believe what you believe?

Instead of, “Know what you believe,” a more appropriate statement might be, “Know why you believe.” 1 Peter 3:15b says, “Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” We’re supposed to be ready to […]

Filed Under: Ministry and Church Tagged With: faith

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