Band of Brothers - Why We Fight

SIAFU Mens Conference, Band of Brothers: Why We Fight Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis, p. 26

2. What you got to get: Only through a determination to gain the reward of Christ, at any cost, can we attain to the warfare to which we are called, 1 Cor. 15.58; 2 Pet. 3.14-15; 1 Cor. 16.13

To gain the reward, God’s warrior must persevere in the midst of trial.

Patience is an active endurance of opposition, not a passive resignation. Patience and patient are used to translate several Hebrew and Greek words. Patience is endurance, steadfastness, long suffering, and forbearance. God is patient (Rom. 15.5). He is slow to anger in relation to the Hebrews (Exod. 34.6; Num. 14.18, Neh. 9.17; Ps. 86.15; Isa. 48.9; Hos. 11.8-9). The Hebrews were frequently rebellious, but God patiently dealt with them. Jesus’ parable of the tenants depicted God’s patience with His people (Mark 12.1-11). God’s patience with sinners allows time for them to repent (Rom. 2.4), especially in the apparent delay of the return of Christ (2 Pet. 3.9-10). God’s people are to be patient. The psalmist learned to be patient when confronted with the prosperity of the wicked (Ps. 37.1-3,9-13,34-38). Christians should face adversity patiently (Rom. 5.3-5). Patience is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5.22). Christian love is patient (1 Cor. 13.4,7). Ministers are to be patient (2 Cor. 6.6). Christians need patient endurance in the face of persecution. Hebrews stressed endurance as the alternative to shrinking back during adversity (Heb. 6.9-15; 10.32-39). Jesus is the great example of endurance (Heb. 12.1-3). Perseverance is part of maturity (Jas. 1.2-4). Job’s perseverance is another example for suffering Christians (Jas. 5.11). John frequently highlighted the patient endurance of Christians (Rev. 2.2,19; 3.10; 13.10; 14.12). Christian patience is ultimately a gift from God (Rom. 15.5-6; 2 Thess. 3.5). ~ Warren Williams, “Patience” in Holman Bible Dictionary, elec. ed. 2012.

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Persevere in the fight till the very end: Hebrews 10.36

New International Version You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. New Living Translation Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. English Standard Version For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.