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HOW TO REJOICE IN THE GLORY OF GOD.
1.1 REJOICE IN TRIBULATIONS
2.1 The role of suffering
Greek: thlipsis
2.2 What rejoicing in suffering does not mean
3.1 NOT STOICISM
3.2 NOT ENJOYING PAIN
3.3 NOT HYPOCRITICAL JOY
3.4 NOT INSTANT JOY
1.2 TRIBULATIONS PRODUCE STEDFASTNESS
2.1 The role of knowledge
2.2 The meaning of steadfastness
Greek: hupomone
2.3 The importance of process
2.4 Trials accomplish this process
1.3 STEDFASTNESS PRODUCES CHARACTER
2.1 The meaning of character
Greek: dokime
2.2 Testing reveals what is in the heart
2.3 To pass the test is to receive reward
(Note endure is hupomone )
2.4 To pass the test is to miss the reward
1.4 CHARACTER PRODUCES HOPE
2.1 The completion of the cycle
2.2 The inheritance is certain beyond the testing of affliction
2.3 The promise is beyond earths disappointments
1.5 THE EXAMPLE OF JOB
2.1 Job experienced affliction
2.2 Job had steadfast patience
2.3 Job passed the test
2.4 Job lived in hope
3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. (NKJV)
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