For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 1 Corinthians 13:9-10 NIV PAUL KNEW FOR SURE Things didnt always work out according to his own plans and ideas, but Paul did not murmur or question. His assurance was this: We know that in all things God works for the good to those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:8 NIV). When his tired, bruised body began to weaken under the load, he said in triumph, We know that if our earthly house [our physical body] is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2 Corinthians 5:1 NKJV). The world called him foolish for his belief that men could become pertakers of eternal life through faith. But he realized exultantly, I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day (2 Timothy 1:12 NIV). Every one of these triumphant affirmations rings the note of hope and the assurance of life immortal. Though the Christian has no immunity from death and no claim to perpetual life on this planet, death is to him a friend rather than a foe, the beginning rather than the end, another step on the pathway to heaven rather than a leap into a dark unknown. For many people, the corrosive acids of materialistic science have eroded away their faith in everlasting life. But lets face it-----Einsteins E=MC 2 equation is no satisfactory substitute for Faith+Commitment=Hope. Paul believed in Christ and committed his all to Christ. The result was that he knew Christ was able to keep him forever. Strong faith and living hope are the result of unconditional commitment to Jesus Christ. -----Billy Graham
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