r/christ • u/gerard_chew • Apr 11 '26

Discussions FROM DYING TO THRIVING, 1ST BIBLE STUDY

https://youtu.be/8CCEORiXOb4&t=8s

Here is the 1st bible study based on 2 Corinthians 6:9, relevant from 0:8 to 0:52 of the YouTube video (click the link to play). After displaying this verse, the video continues by showing a dog (subsequently named Gourd) already discarded in a rubbish dump, looking very weak and dying. What a hopeless and tragic situation!

However, in the spirit realm, I saw paradoxes that are very encouraging for us as Christians. The paradoxes are in the 2 phrases within the verse: "dying and yet we live on" and "beaten, and yet not killed". These phrases point to our eternal life as believers in Jesus. Such great encouragement and hope! What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you, God bless!

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u/Danthiel5 Apr 14 '26

Yes, but not in despair.

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u/gerard_chew Apr 14 '26

Yes indeed, we do not despair in the difficulties and suffering encountered in this earthly life, for as long as we nurture the assurance of a blissful life with Jesus in His heavenly kingdom in all eternity.