Suffering – Page 2 – Grace Evangelical Society

Discussing the Greatness of Christ (Luke 3:21-22)

February 7, 2024 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - 2 Samuel 7, Exodus 4, Genesis 22, Isaiah 42, Suffering

Luke uses only two verses to record Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist. I was reading some commentaries on these few words and was amazed at how many opinions there were on pretty much every phrase. For example, there are numerous opinions as to why was Jesus baptized in the first place. He had no

The Sufferer’s Faithful Creator

December 15, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - 1 Pet 4:19, 2 Pet 3:10-13, new heavens and earth, Suffering

In Isa 9:6, the prophet provides a list of titles for the Lord, including Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. However, this impressive list is just a drop in the bucket. In the Scriptures, He is also called the Word, the Alpha and the Omega, the King of Kings, the Chief

How Much Does the Bible Talk about Suffering?

October 12, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - Prosperity Gospel, Suffering, trials, tribulations

One thing I’ve noticed is that certain doctrines in the Bible, for whatever reason, do not get the attention they deserve. Most readers of this blog will probably recognize that one such doctrine is the doctrine of rewards. The vast majority of Christians know very little about the topic. They even say it is not

Grace in Unexpected Places

August 17, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - evangelism, sovereignty, Suffering

Georgie and her husband Oscar live in Spain and translate some of our writings into Spanish, their native language. Recently, Oscar translated a book I wrote for GES about my daughter Elisabeth. In the book, I wrote about what the Free Grace message can do for people going through hard times. I also tried to

Spiritual Gaslighting

August 16, 2023 by Kathryn Wright in Blog - 1 Pet 3:14-17, gaslight, Matt 5:11-12, rewards, Suffering

In 1944, the movie Gaslight, starring Ingrid Bergman, was released. The movie centered around a woman who marries a seemingly kind and loving man. However, as the movie progresses, it becomes increasingly evident that the husband is not what he appears. He secretly moves objects in the house from one place to another, as well

June 9, 2023

Do Christians Get Crowns? Do Some Christians Really Get More Rewards Than Others? Is This What Peter Means to Say?

1 Pet 1:1-9, 1 Pet 1:4, Crowns, Endure, glory, Heirs, Inheritance, Joint-Heirs, Kingdom, Matt 6:19-2, Rev 2:26, rewards, Rom 8:17, Suffer, Suffering

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Steve Elkins are answering a question from a listener about possible different levels of Christians in the kingdom. Will there be coach class seats and first class seats in the kingdom? Will I get an inheritance? If so, how is this all determined? Will I

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May 26, 2023

Romans–Part 22–Romans 8:38-39

Eternal Security, Love of God, Persecutions, Romans 8:38-39, Sanctification, Suffering, Thorn in flesh, tribulations, wrath

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are at the end of Romans chapter 8. These last two verses of the chapter present a lot of hope for us as they have through the years for many believers. But what exactly is the hope that these verses present? Are they

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May 24, 2023

Romans–Part 20–Romans 8:28-32–All Things

All things, Creation, Love God, Purpose, Romans 8:28, Suffering

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are still in Romans 8. Verse 28 says “All things work together for good…” To what do the words “all things” of this verse refer? What else does it say (and not say) and what meaning should we glean from this famous verse?

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May 23, 2023

Romans–Part 19–Romans 8:18-27–Suffering

2 Cor 4:17, glory, Groaning, Perseverance, Prosperity Gospel, Reign, Romans 8:18-27, Suffering

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Kathryn Wright and Ken Yates are continuing their fly-over look at the NT book of Romans. They are in the middle of Romans 8–a really great chapter! What is the purpose of suffering for the Christian? What is the meaning of all the trials we go through? Why

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The Grace Message in the Back of an Ambulance

April 25, 2023 by Kenneth Yates in Blog - Suffering

April 13 started off as a really good day. My daughter Kathryn, my wife Pam, and I were going to Italy to meet with some GES translators for about six days. Afterward we planned to go to a Bible college in Zambia to teach a couple of classes on Free Grace theology. We were excited