The Struggle is Real, but So is the Hope

Overcoming the Struggle: Finding Hope in Romans 8:18

As believers, we all go through struggles and hardships in life. It’s a part of the human experience. But it’s important to remember that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is hope to be found in the midst of them. In this post, we’ll take a look at Romans 8:18 and two other verses that provide encouragement and hope for when we are going through difficult times.

Take your Bible out and read/study these verses for yourself. Because the Power is in seeing and Hearing God’s words.

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18)

This verse reminds us that the struggles and hardships we face in this life are temporary and that they will one day be replaced with eternal glory. It’s important to keep this perspective in mind when we’re going through difficult times.

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us” (2 Corinthians 4:7)

This apostle Paul reminds us that, as believers, we have the treasure of the gospel within us, but we carry it in fragile, human bodies. It reminds us that our strength and power come from God, not ourselves.

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28)

Again Paul reminds us that, even when we can’t understand what’s happening in our lives, we can trust that God is working everything together for our good and for His glory.

The Take Away

When we’re going through difficult times, it’s easy to feel alone and hopeless. But as believers, we have the hope of the gospel and the promise that God is working everything together for our good. Let these verses remind you that you’re not alone in your struggles and that there is hope to be found in the midst of them.

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

Faith, Sine Qua Non

“What is Not Properly Understood can “Not” be Properly Applied”

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

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The Struggle is Real, but So is the Hope

by Jamie Pantastico

Daily Encouragement