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Blog – Suffer for Christ?

May 20, 2022 By Roy Pennycoff Leave a Comment

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An excerpt from "Bible.org" entitled, "15. The Christian's Response to Suffering for Christ (1 Peter 4:12-19)" by Gregory Brown states the following:

1. Christians should not be surprised at suffering for Christ.

2. Christians should rejoice in our sufferings for Christ.

A. The believer can rejoice because it is a privilege to suffer for Christ.

B. The believer can rejoice because he will be rewarded at Christ's                      second coming.

C. The believer can rejoice because Spirit of God rests on us during                    trials.

(1) "The Spirit of Glory rests on us" means intimacy in the presence                    of God.

(2) "The Spirit of Glory rests on us" means to be changed into His                          image.

(3) "The Spirit of Glory rests on us" means we become empowered by                  the Holy Spirit.

(4) "The Spirit of Glory rests on us" may also mean to give us relief or                    refreshment.

3. Christians should properly evaluate their sufferings for Christ.

A. Question 1: Are these sufferings because of my sin or is it because of              righteousness?

B. How can I glorify the name of Christ in the trial?

C. How can I have an eternal perspective in looking at my trial?

4. Christians must entrust themselves to God while suffering for Christ.

This article may be viewed at: 15. The Christian's Response to Suffering for Christ/bible.org

Reference: Philippians 1:29

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