the virtue of perseverance
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Why do some people succeed in having their prayers answered; have a greater understanding of the Bible; reach more souls for Christ? Is it skill, genius, or just plain luck?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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• Why do some people succeed in having their prayers answered; have a greater understanding of the Bible; reach more souls for Christ? Is it skill, genius, or just plain luck?
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• The answer is suggested by Calvin Coolidge: "Press on! Nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts."
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• Jesus talked about the virtue of perseverance; especially in its relevance to prayer, giving us motivation to persevere in our service to God
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is implied in these verses
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is implied in these verses
• By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action".
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is implied in these verses
• By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action".
• By the progression of terms themselves
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is implied in these verses
• By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action".
• By the progression of terms themselves– "asking" is one level of inquiry
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is implied in these verses
• By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action".
• By the progression of terms themselves– "asking" is one level of inquiry– "seeking" suggests a step up
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is implied in these verses
• By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action".
• By the progression of terms themselves– "asking" is one level of inquiry– "seeking" suggests a step up– "knocking" is another step up
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is relevant to:
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is relevant to:
• "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is relevant to:
• "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8• "Bible study" Psa 1:1-3; 119:97-104
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– Perseverance is relevant to:
• "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8• "Bible study" Psa 1:1-3; 119:97-104• "Evangelism" - reap what we sow Gal 6:7
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• PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)– If we desire success in any venture, but
especially in prayer, Bible study, and evangelism, then we must adopt "The Virtue Of Perseverance."
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• MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)
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• MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)– God delights to give good things to his
children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11
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• MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)– God delights to give good things to his
children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11– Especially true in regard to prayer
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• MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)– God delights to give good things to his
children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11– Especially true in regard to prayer
• Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7
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• MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)– God delights to give good things to his
children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11– Especially true in regard to prayer
• Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7 • As John wrote in 1Jhn 5:14-15.
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• MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)– God delights to give good things to his
children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11– Especially true in regard to prayer
• Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7 • As John wrote in 1Jhn 5:14-15. • And James wrote in Jas 4:3
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• To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer
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• To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer – We have a Father in heaven who is not
untouched by the persistent pleas of His children Heb 4:15
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• To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer – We have a Father in heaven who is not
untouched by the persistent pleas of His children Heb 4:15
– Providing we do not ask amiss, persistent prayers will not go unanswered!
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• If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must
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• If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must– Keep on asking
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• If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must– Keep on asking– Keep on seeking
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• If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must– Keep on asking– Keep on seeking– Keep on knocking
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• If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must– Keep on asking– Keep on seeking– Keep on knocking
• Not only in regards to prayer, but in all ventures worthy of Christians such as Bible study and evangelism