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Our Lord has many weak children in his family, many dull pupils in his school, many raw soldiers in his army, many lame sheep in his flock. Yet he bears with them all, and casts none away. Happy is that Christian who has learned to do likewise with his brethren. J. C. Ryle
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Why Patience Is Vital

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  • Stephen Witmer

In a culture of having it all now, patience is a hard thing. How can you be patient? Learn to trust and embrace the truth of the gospel.

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James, Soteriology, and Synergism

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  • Alexander E. Stewart

This article wants to investigate several ways in which the letter of James describes the necessary human response to the saving initiative of God. It starts with a study of James 2:14-26 and continues by looking at the soteriological language throughout the book: repentance and humility, love and mercy, and perseverance and patience.

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The Gentleness and Patience of God

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  • William W. Harrell Jr.

This article considers two attributes of God, his gentleness and patience.

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The Grace, Mercy, and Patience of God

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  • Dave Jenkins

What does it mean to say that God is gracious, merciful, and patient? God’s mercy means God’s goodness towards those in misery and distress. God’s grace means God’s goodness towards those who deserve only punishment. God’s patience means God’s goodness in withholding punishment toward those who sin over a period of time. This article explains these attributes of God and their implications for the Christian.

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How We Live in Patient Waiting on God

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  • Robert VanDoodewaard

Learning Christ's patience towards us in his work of achieving our salvation is key to learning to be patient. Let the article explain.

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Brief Note for the Impatient

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  • Bob Burridge

Based on Psalm 27:14, this article shows how we can learn to be patient. Patience is rooted in understanding God’s power, wisdom and goodness.

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Overcoming Anger: A Biblical Guide for Becoming Patient, Tolerant, and Slow to Anger

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  • Joel James

It is through walking in the Spirit that anger and impatience can be conquered. The Spirit produces the fruit of patience and tolerance. This article shows practical ways of dealing with anger.

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The Fruit of the Spirit (5): Patience

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  • John Webster

This article is about the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), focusing on the fruit of patience.

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The Wait of Glory

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  • R. C. Sproul Jr.

This article is about the suffering in our lives and the wait for glory to come. The author also looks at what suffering works out in our lives, and the patience of God.

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The Gospel of God's Providence

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

When facing adversity and difficult times, we find comfort in the providence of God. This article also look at patience and joy in the suffering of Job and Habakkuk and teaches to look ahead with hope.

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A Millennium: Not too Short. Not too Long.

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  • Paul Aasman

This article is about time and patience, especially God's time. 2 Peter 3:8 is discussed.

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Civilization & its Discontent

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  • R. C. Sproul Jr.

This article is about the expectation of the new heaven and earth and the worldly hope and optimism and the idea of utopia we find in our society today. The author also looks at the joy and the patience of the kingdom of God.

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God's Patience with the Vessels of Wrath

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  • John Piper

God demonstrates his patience towards unbelievers. His long-suffering gives expression to his kindness, and has the purpose of leading men to repentance.

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There is no holiness without a warfare J. C. Ryle
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