The Three Pillars Of Perseverance
Acts 2.42
And they persevered in the doctrine of the apostles, in communion with one another, in the breaking of bread and in prayers
Human beings have many problems in perseverance, we need to learn to persevere. And that is only learned in the practice of overcoming obstacles.
In this study we compare perseverance with a stone, for greater durability and because often a stone is an obstacle that defies perseverance.
On what is the perseverance of the Church based?
Let's compare the Church to a tripod where you can stand on a rock and in hostile environments:
1- Doctrine: Eph 4:14
A church well indoctrinated in the Word of God and in its own customs is firm and supports the stones of life. It is a difficult and arduous job that many can not stand, but it must be done.
2- Communion Ef 4,1-6
A church is persevering when there is unity among the people and one supports the other in difficulties. In a climate of friendship and sympathy, people feel good.
When the text of Acts 2:42 speaks of the 'breaking of bread' it refers to the Lord's Supper as a symbol of the second communion of I Corinthians 10:16:
Is not the wine, which we bless, the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not, then, the communion of the body of Christ?
3- Prayer: Romans 12:12
The experience of the Church in prayer provides miracles and blessings that sustain the faith with joy.
To persevere, it is necessary to pray!
The perseverant know well that they expect opposition, but it does not surprise them
when it reaches. They learn to turn each stumbling block into the rungs
of the ladder that allows them to grow faith. This tenacity is to reach
river, after a long walk, and realize that there is no bridge
that allows you to cross to the other shore. The only thing there are stones that are
they appear on the surface. Some begin to lament because there is no
another way to get there Others, will be encouraged and will affirm their feet in them until
get to the other side. You have to consider what kind of person you pretend to be.
Be persistent, persist, until you reach the end.
Every Church that rests on these fundamental pillars, will be a proclamation church of freedom, justice and love. Good message dear Lorennys