Jeremy Utley - Christians Aren't Exempt From Trials, But We Are Promised Victory
Summary
The central message is that Christians are not exempt from trials, distress, or persecution. Instead, the promise is that through these difficulties, believers can overwhelmingly conquer by the power of the Holy Spirit. Difficulties are not obstacles to the life of Christ in us, but rather the very path through which His life is manifested, leading to spiritual abundance and a powerful testimony.
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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Christians Aren't Exempt From Trials, But We Are Promised Victory Date: 11-20-2016 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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