Part 2: Saul's Commission
Glory to Glory
Teacher Scott Chapman
Part 9: Future Suffering
Hardship can come for various reasons—sometimes because we’ve made mistakes, sometimes because we’ve done the right thing as Christians, and sometimes simply because we live in a fallen world. When experiencing hardship instead of blessings, many people question their faith and wonder if God is still present, leading some to abandon their faith. Paul, however, did not view hardship as a sign of God’s abandonment or a reason to walk away from his faith. Instead, he saw hardship as an opportunity to bring God’s kingdom into a fallen world. This perspective calls for a shift from expecting blessings to knowing that hardship doesn’t diminish the presence or power of God’s kingdom.
No amount of resources, education, or legislation can eliminate hardship or bring lasting change—only God’s kingdom can do that. The church is called to be an oasis in a barren world, where lives are visibly transformed by God’s presence. The entire message of Christianity is the kingdom of God coming into our lives, changing us, and transforming the world around us. Whatever you are facing, you don’t face it alone—God is with you and desires to bring his kingdom in your life and walk with you through every season!
Part 2: Saul's Commission
Glory to Glory
Part 1: The Conversion of Saul
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Part 11: Paul's Time in Rome
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Part 10: The Roman Journey
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Part 8: Seven Sons of Sceva
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Part 7: What Are You Waiting For?
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Part 6: Paul with the High Council
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Part 5: The Philippian Jailer
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Part 4: Paul and the Jerusalem Council
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Part 3: Paul in Lystra
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Part 2: Saul's Commission
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Part 1: The Conversion of Saul
Glory to Glory
Part 11: Paul's Time in Rome
Glory to Glory
Part 10: The Roman Journey
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