Paulo orou para que os cristãos fossem "fortalecidos com todo o poder, segundo a força da sua [de Deus] glória, em toda a perseverança e longanimidade; com alegria, dando graças ao Pai" (Cl 1.11-12).

In April 2017, Randy Alcorn taught a course at Veritas Evangelical Seminary on the subject of eternal rewards. In this clip, he talks about the importance about having an eternal perspective when we're going through trials. 

Randy Alcorn answered a variety of questions at the 2010 C.S. Lewis SW Regional Retreat and Writers Workshop. In this clip, he answers the question,"When does perseverance in writing become stubbornness?"

In 2007, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Desiring God National Conference on endurance, perseverance, Christian life, abortion, and being prolife. In this clip, Randy talks about how we won't be readers of God's Word if we aren't readers of other books.

In 2007, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Desiring God National Conference on endurance, perseverance, Christian life, abortion, and being prolife. In this clip, Randy talks about how enduring through hard things and having humility are Christ-like. 

In 2007, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Desiring God National Conference on endurance, perseverance, Christian life, abortion, and being prolife. In this clip, Randy talks about the good that is waiting for those who endure in Christ. 

In 2007, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Desiring God National Conference on endurance, perseverance, Christian life, abortion, and being prolife. In this clip, Randy shares Bible verses on discipline. 

In 2007, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Desiring God National Conference on endurance, perseverance, Christian life, abortion, and being prolife. In this clip, Randy talks about the point of daily making good choices. 

In 2007, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Desiring God National Conference on endurance, perseverance, Christian life, abortion, and being prolife. In this clip, Randy talks about the importance of now daily practicing good things because it is developing who we will be.