Al Martin

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

Unwarranted Expectation of Additional Revelation from Christ Perhaps we have not yet identified your reason for waiting to come to Christ. You feel your need and you are ready to leave your sins. You are seeking to put your faith in Jesus at the right time, but you want some additional word from Him. Your

Unbelief with Respect to the Promises of Christ You may not be guilty of some daring, idolatrous attachment to sin. Perhaps you already have forsaken many sins, for your own good and for the sake of respectability before others. Yet there is one subtle form of sin which you have never even considered. Maybe you

Impenitence before the Searching Demands of Christ Perhaps you are ready to admit your need and escape the accusations of a condemning conscience, but there is another reason why you will not come to Christ. Perhaps you are one who remains impenitent before His searching demands. Christ’s call to come to Him is also a

Introduction Jerusalem was buzzing with activity during one of the high Jewish feast days. And now at the pool of Bethesda the controversial young rabbi from Galilee had astounded everyone by healing a man paralyzed for thirty-eight years! But instead of rejoicing, the Jewish leaders first confronted the healed man for carrying his bed on