Hope through Suffering
Romans 5:3-5
Suffering tempts us to doubt God’s goodness … until we understand that God has a purpose in our suffering … to fulfill His promise to form Christ in us. To that end, God’s purpose in suffering is:
Redemptive & Corrective … Rev. 3:19, Heb. 12:11
For the Glory of God … Jn. 9:1-3
- By our Healing & Deliverance
- By our Attitude & Faith
A Result of Spiritual Warfare … Job
Constructive … Ro. 5:3-5
- Producing Perseverance
- Producing Proven Character
- Strengthening Hope