Patience is the ability to show forbearance and self-control, especially in waiting for God’s will. Believers are expected to be patient in their dealings with others and in their expectations of God’s actions.
God’s patience
Ex 34:6–7; Ro 2:4
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God exhibits patience in his nature, choices, and deeds. Above all, he patiently waits for people to seek salvation from him.
God’s patient character
God is slow to anger
Nu 14:18 “slow to anger” is the main OT expression for God’s patient character.
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Experience the Peace of God
Every believer has the right to experience peace at all times. It only exists in God and depends on having a close relationship with him. This peace surpasses all understanding and is not dependent on external circumstances. It is a gift from God to those who trust in Him and seek His presence.
Peace For Believers in Differing Situations
In times of sickness, pressure and hardships Ps 41:1-3; Mt 11:28 Also see: Job 1:13-22; 2:7-10; Ac 16:22-25; 2Co 12:7-10; 2Ti 4:16-18
Living A Transformed Life
The central message of genuine Christian preaching is that God raised Jesus Christ from the dead in order for believers to triumph over sin and death and enjoy the benefits of eternal life.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold
In Scripture 1Co 15:3-4 Also see: Ps 16:10; Ps 49:15; Isa 53:10-12; Hos 6:2; Lk 24:46; Ac 2:29-31; Ac 26:22-23
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Scripture acknowledges that the only place where peace can be found is in God, yet people search in vain for it. The desire for peace varies depending on a person’s circumstances.
The places where people search for peace.
People search for peace in others Ge 5:28-29
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Joy of the church
The church is to rejoice in the salvation brought about by Jesus Christ’s faithful life and death, and by the power of his resurrection. Even in adversity, believers know the joy of Jesus Christ.
Joy at the coming of Jesus Christ
Lk 2:8-11 Also see: Jn 3:27-29; 8:56