Title: Rejoice in Tribulation (Romans 5:1-4)
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As one old saying, 'Life is almost full of suffering and sorrow.'
As the poet wrote, among all human beings born into this world,
Who is not tormented? A great example of a believer
Yo, the Apostle Paul, who set an example as a priest, is also indescribable.
After suffering, “a thorn was given to me, an angel of Satan” (2 Corinthians 12:
7) was expressed. At this time, feelings of frustration, inferiority, shame, guilt, etc.
It has come, and here we are ourselves with complaints, dissatisfaction and disbelief.
Easy to throw. However, the life of the saints is according to verse 3 of the text.
Rather, you should enjoy it. Because of this, you have a greater belief
And as a man of confidence, as a man of greater courage and power, as a man of the cross
It is because he is trained and shown as a person who understands love and grace more.
All. So Paul said, “I rejoice in trouble, because when I am weak,
, that is, strength' (2 Corinthians 12:10).
1. Rejoice because tribulation produces perseverance (verse 3).
(1) 'Patience' in verse 3, that is, 'Hupomone' means to carry a heavy load from below.
It symbolizes the state of bearing and enduring, and the cross of Jesus can handle it well.
He is speaking (Hebrews 12:2).
(2) In the midst of the suffering of the saints, that is, the pressure
Rejoicing comes when the tribulation produces truly valuable patience for the saints.
It is the gate (James 1:12, 1 Peter 4:12-13).
2. We must rejoice because tribulation produces refinement (verse 4).
(1) In verse 4 of the main text, the word 'refinement' through perseverance is 'tokime'.
means 'trial', which is a state of being proficient in persevering.
It means passing the bar exam.
(2) 'Tokimajo', which means 'to test', is used for metals, coins, etc.
Words are tested for their purity and weight, and their value is recognized
It is a word used to mean to do (1 Peter 1:7).
(3) Tribulation is the 'trial of faith' experienced by the saints, and the result of that trial is
to receive praise, glory, and honor from the Lord at His Second Coming
Therefore, the saints rejoice even in tribulation. eastern
Job, who was called the righteous, said "Job 23:10".
3. Tribulation should be rejoicing because it brings hope (v. 4).
(1) The ‘hope’ of the saints, which becomes clearer through tribulation,
', which means that the expectation
This means that we will rejoice in hope of the glory of
are things that are above the bar (Colossians 3:1), that is, things that are heavenly (1 Peter 1:4).
(2) The hope of the saints is only in Christ (Hebrews 12:2),
Heaven, an eternal inheritance, and a reward from the Lord (2 Timothy 4:8)
Therefore, rejoicing in the midst of tribulation is a characteristic of the Christian life.
"Call on me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver you" (Psalm 50:15).