CROSSFIRE UMC
ADULT BIBLE CLASS
TRAINING THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY
( EPHESIANS 4:11-16 )

W.W.J.D? ( what would jesus do? ) CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
adding to your Faith.
______PATIENCE________
2nd Peter Chapter 1 Verses 1-12
(Patience is the 4th of 7 pillars of personal character to be added to your Faith)

WHAT IS PATIENCE? From the greek word hoop-om-on-ay'
Which means: cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constantcy- enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting). consistancy; steadfastness; the quality of enduring with calmness; quit perseverance (overcome).
To be Patient means: bearing trials without murmuring(to complain; a complaint expressed in subdued tones) websters dictionary
LET US LEAVE THE ELEMENTARY TEACHINGS OF CHRIST AND GO ON TO MATURITY. THROUGH FAITH AND PATIENCE WE INHERIT GODS PROMISES. Hebrews 6:1-20
WE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE. Hebrews 10:32-39
OVERSEER'S IN A/OF THE CHURCH MUST BE PATIENT 1rst Timothy 3:1-3
BE PATIENT WITH EVERYONE. 1rst Thessalonians 5:1-25
BE JOYFUL, PATIENT, & FAITHFUL. Romans 12:1-21
IN JESUS YOU MAY HAVE PEACE. IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TRIBULATION. *John 16:33
WE KNOW THAT TRIBULATION PRODUCES PATIENCE. Romans 5:1-5
BE A GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST, ENDURE HARDSHIP. 2nd Timothy 2:1-15
KNOW THAT THE TESTING OF YOUR FAITH DEVELOPS PATIENCE. SO THAT YOU MAY BE MATURE, COMPLETE, NOT LACKING IN NOTHING. James 1:2-18

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