They preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said. Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. After going through Pisidia, they came into Pamphylia, and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. (Acts 14:21-25 NIVUK)
Following along with the Biggest Loser sermon series by PB today. The book of Acts is about the church and the spread of God's word all over the world. Paul sent letters to churches like Galatians , Ephesians, Phillipians....
Encouraging them to stand firm in the faith. Encouraging people is so important for the church -Because the Word says we must suffer hardship ( we will be teased and mocked as Christ followers) to enter the kingdom but that's okay in the light of eternity!
Right? Right!
"Whoever loses his life for my sake will gain it!!! ".
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