Suffering for Heaven's Sake
Rom 8:17,18 Now if we are children, then we are heirs— heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Salvation incorporates more than just forgiveness of sins. It incorporates more than the sanctification which leads to a changed behavior. For we are adopted, indeed born, into God's family and as such just as children receive an inheritance from their parents so also those born of God will receive an inheritance from God.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade— kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." 1Pet 1:3-5
One aspect of which is reigning with Christ. For "here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him." 2Tim 2:11,12a And yes there will be suffering in following Christ. Thus Paul and his team went around, "strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith saying, 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.'" Acts 14:22 Likewise Paul said to Timothy, "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" 2TIm 3:12
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Rom 8:17,18 Now if we are children, then we are heirs— heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Salvation incorporates more than just forgiveness of sins. It incorporates more than the sanctification which leads to a changed behavior. For we are adopted, indeed born, into God's family and as such just as children receive an inheritance from their parents so also those born of God will receive an inheritance from God.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade— kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." 1Pet 1:3-5
One aspect of which is reigning with Christ. For "here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him." 2Tim 2:11,12a And yes there will be suffering in following Christ. Thus Paul and his team went around, "strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith saying, 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.'" Acts 14:22 Likewise Paul said to Timothy, "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" 2TIm 3:12
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