Adversity

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Text: Romans 8:18-38, Philippians 3:7-14

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In the short term adversity is something that impedes our progress however over the long term it is something that assures our progress.

In studying the life of Paul we see that beginning right after his conversion to Christianity he began to experience adversity. (Acts9:19- ).  Over time he would have many attempts made on his life.  What sort of example can we learn from Paul?  How did he handle this adversity? Listen as Rob Caine brings us a message from God's word.

1) He had a proper perspective of earthy things.(Philippians 3:7-11)  He sees the big picture, "I may attain to the resurrection from the dead."

2) He had the right perspective on death.  He understood suffering for Christ. (Philippians 3:12-14) We see the long term perspective Paul had.

3) Paul understood the outcome. The answer is at the end. (Romans 8:28-38) In vs. 38 Paul emphasizes that nothing can separate us from him.