Albert Martin

real, consistent, practical godliness Now notice in the second place the behavior pattern essential for effective fatherhood: real, consistent, practical godliness. The Apostle moves on from the statement of his love and how it works, to these very striking words of chapter two and verse 10: “You are witnesses and God also, how holily and […]

Fundamental Grace The first principle of effective fatherhood that is clearly set forth in this passage is what I am calling the fundamental grace essential for effective fatherhood. – continued Without this grace you will never be the firm but fair disciplinarian that you ought to be. If you do not have beating in your

Fundamental Grace The first principle of effective fatherhood that is clearly set forth in this passage is what I am calling the fundamental grace essential for effective fatherhood. Now this passage contains some amazing statements—we might say almost startling statements in their contrasting ideas. Paul could say that, as a wise, assertive, concerned spiritual father,

Introduction The following Post (and ongoing ones) is from a 2 Part Series Pastor Albert Martin did back in June of 1981 at his home church, Trinity Baptist Church in Montville, New Jersey. This can also be listened to at Sermon Audio. The original title was “The Tragedy of a Vanishing Species — Godly Fathers

The fifth divine purpose in affliction is found in 2 Corinthians 1:11 “You also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on ourbehalf.” Now, whether the Apostle is referring to the past prayers of the people

The fourth divine purpose of affliction is found in 2 Corinthians 1:10. Having spoken of this trust in God Who raises the dead, he goes on to say, 1:10 “Who delivered us out of so great a death, and [now he makes a prophecy] will deliver: on Whom we have set our hope that He

The Apostle goes on to give us a third purpose in affliction that helped him to look upon affliction, not as a foe, but as a friend. 2 Corinthians 1:8 “For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power,

The second purpose is laid out in verses four through seven of 2nd Corinthians. 1:4 “Who comforts us in all our affliction, that [here’s the purpose] we may be able to comfort them that are in any affliction, through the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ

What is the first purpose of God in affliction? It’s set before us in verse 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort;” As the Apostle Paul breaks out in praise to God, he praises God with specific reference to the

The Divine Purpose of God in Affliction One of the common experiences of all the people of God is this matter of affliction. In this study we will look at Second Corinthians 1: 3–11 under the general theme of “Affliction, Friend or Foe”? 2nd Corinthians 1:1-11 Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus through the will