Berean Bible Church

Paul’s Personal Testimony

Lesson VII

July 25, 2010

Introduction

There is much more in Scripture about the apostle Paul.

2 Corinthians 12:7 because of the abundance of revelations given to him, he was given a thorn in the flesh.

1 Corinthians 4:11-13 and 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, list some of his great sufferings for his faith

Acts 20:17-38 and 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, outline his ministry as a great pastor

Acts chapters 13-28 record his three missionary journeys.

Today, we move on to Paul’s Personal Testimony, to conclude this series.

I Romans 7:18 I know- in my flesh - no good thing

He did not believe in “the divine spark in everyman”

Philippians 3:3 no confidence in flesh

lI 2 Timothy 1:12 I know in whom I have believed…and am persuaded He is able to keep…

Romans 8:38 I am persuaded

Philippians 1:6 being confident

III Romans 8:18-23 we know groaning creation shall be delivered

Cf Acts 24:14 believing all things which are written

IV Romans 8:28 we know all things work together for good to them that love God

2 Corinthians 4:17 afflictions are working for us

Genesis 50:20 God meant it for good

Ephesians 5:20 is only possible if we believe Romans 8:28

V 1 Corinthians 15:58 Paul, and we, know our labour is not in vain in the Lord

VI 2 Corinthians 5:1 we know we have another house in Heaven

VII 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Paul’s last words.(beheaded by Nero June 29, 66 A.D. Nero died June, 68 A.D.)

Verse 6 Personal testimony “I”

Positive testimony “am”

Present-tense testimony “now”

Practical testimony “ready”

Powerful testimony “to be offered”

Precious testimony “the time of my departure is at hand”

Verse 7 this life is a fight to be fought

It is a course to be run

A charge to be kept

Verse 8 A future to be joyfully anticipated