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THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE

Why do some people succeed in having their prayers answered; have a greater understanding of the Bible; reach more souls for Christ? Is it skill, genius, or just plain luck?.

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THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE

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  1. Why do some people succeed in having their prayers answered; have a greater understanding of the Bible; reach more souls for Christ? Is it skill, genius, or just plain luck?

  2. The answer is suggested by Calvin Coolidge: "Press on! Nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts."

  3. Jesus talked about the virtue of perseverance; especially in its relevance to prayer, giving us motivation to persevere in our service to God

  4. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11

  5. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8)

  6. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses

  7. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action".

  8. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves

  9. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves • "asking" is one level of inquiry

  10. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves • "asking" is one level of inquiry • "seeking" suggests a step up

  11. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is implied in these verses • By the tense of the Greek. Present tense, stresses "continuous action". • By the progression of terms themselves • "asking" is one level of inquiry • "seeking" suggests a step up • "knocking" is another step up

  12. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to:

  13. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to: • "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8

  14. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to: • "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8 • "Bible study" Psa 1:1-3; 119:97-104

  15. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • Perseverance is relevant to: • "Prayer" Matt 7:11; Lk 11:5-8; Lk 18:1-8 • "Bible study" Psa 1:1-3; 119:97-104 • "Evangelism" - reap what we sow Gal 6:7

  16. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • PRINCIPLE OF "PERSEVERANCE" (7-8) • If we desire success in any venture, but especially in prayer, Bible study, and evangelism, then we must adopt "The Virtue Of Perseverance."

  17. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11)

  18. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11

  19. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer

  20. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer • Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7

  21. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer • Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7 • As John wrote in 1Jhn 5:14-15.

  22. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • MOTIVE FOR PERSEVERANCE (9-11) • God delights to give good things to his children Matt 6:31-32; Matt 7:11 • Especially true in regard to prayer • Jesus promised His disciples Jhn 15:7 • As John wrote in 1Jhn 5:14-15. • And James wrote in Jas 4:3

  23. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11

  24. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer

  25. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer • We have a Father in heaven who is not untouched by the persistent pleas of His children Heb 4:15

  26. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • To persevere is a noble virtue, especially in regards to prayer • We have a Father in heaven who is not untouched by the persistent pleas of His children Heb 4:15 • Providing we do not ask amiss, persistent prayers will not go unanswered!

  27. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must

  28. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking

  29. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking • Keep on seeking

  30. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking • Keep on seeking • Keep on knocking

  31. THE VIRTUE OF PERSEVERANCE Matt 7:7-11 • If we desire to receive, find, and have doors opened to us, then we must • Keep on asking • Keep on seeking • Keep on knocking • Not only in regards to prayer, but in all ventures worthy of Christians such as Bible study and evangelism

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