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Andy Sochor December 4, 2017

Through Many Tribulations (Part 3): Sacrifices

When we first read of Paul in the New Testament – then referred to as Saul – he was looking on with approval as Stephen was stoned to death (Acts 7:58-8:1). Following that event, he began a zealous campaign against the church that took him to Damascus in order to find “any belonging to the Way” and […]

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Andy Sochor November 29, 2017

“If God Is For Us”

Paul’s words at the end of Romans 8 were meant to be a source of encouragement for the saints in Rome. They ought to be for us as well. “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?” (Romans 8:31). “But in all these things we overwhelmingly […]

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Andy Sochor November 27, 2017

Through Many Tribulations (Part 2): Hardships

When Paul explained God’s choice of Jacob over his brother, he quoted from the prophet Malachi: “Just as it is written, ‘Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated’” (Romans 9:13; cf. Malachi 1:2-3). Jacob was chosen for prominence over his brother and for the blessings that came from being part of God’s promise (Romans 9:6-12). […]

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Andy Sochor November 20, 2017

Through Many Tribulations (Part 1): Loss

Job was a man who was “blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil” (Job 1:1). When Satan appeared before the Lord, God Himself even praised this man: “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away […]

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Andy Sochor November 15, 2017

Benjamin Franklin: “Trust in the Lord, and Work On”

Benjamin Franklin (1812-1878) dedicated his life to preaching the gospel. He was also a prolific writer, serving as editor of American Christian Review – one of the more influential journals among those associated with the Restoration Movement. Through his writings, he sought to encourage other preachers. The following quote describes the need for perseverance in one […]

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Andy Sochor November 13, 2017

Through Many Tribulations: Introduction

As Paul and Barnabas returned to the churches they established during their first preaching tour, they encouraged the disciples to “continue in the faith” as they would go “through many tribulations” in order to “enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22). The kingdom to which this referred was not the church – these brethren were already […]

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Andy Sochor November 8, 2017

Lord, Come Quickly

After receiving the revelation contained in the book of Revelation, John gave a final statement from Jesus: “I am coming quickly” (Revelation 22:20). John then expressed his desire for Jesus to do this: “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). He wanted Jesus to come quickly. Why would John desire Jesus to come quickly? When we […]