Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(1Th 2:2) “But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.”  There will always be those who will resist the gospel. They love their sinful lives too much. The thought of “giving up” the things they love and desire is just too high a price. We are to be steadfast, unmovable in such situations, yet not contentious. We are to be bold in the Lord yet, (2Ti_2:25)  “In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;”   Such restraint and perseverance goes against our old nature. It can only be accomplished by our willingness to yield to the Spirit of God.