Does the bible really say, we must endure many tribulations in order to enter the kingdom of God? Did Paul really say, “I rejoice in what I am suffering and in Tribulation my joy knows no bounds?” Did the Disciples really rejoice after being flogged, because they had been counted worthy to suffer tribulation for the Name of Jesus?” And if this is true, what would my response be to Tribulation? Would I quickly fall away, like the seed among rocky places? How would I respond when tested with hunger, or persecution, or the threat of physical pain, or worse, even death? Would I give up, blame God, and lose faith?
I mean, am I really called to suffer Tribulation, or was that for the Apostles only? And if Revelation 3:10 says that there is an hour of Tribulation coming upon the inhabitants of the whole world, in order to test them, then what is the test, and if there is a test, then how can I be prepared, so that I can pass it too?
Well, in this message, entitled, “The Tribulation Test” we are going to give you 10 test keys, that will empower your faith, build your understanding, and will cast away all fear of Tribulation, so that when it comes, you too, like Paul, will rejoice in all things, knowing and understanding not only the purpose of Tribulation, but that your loving heavenly Father uses all things to work together for your good.
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