The Joy of Suffering | A Thrill of Hope (Part 5)
Paul emphasizes that suffering plays a crucial role in shaping believers for this life and the next, leading to spiritual maturity and preparing them for eternal glory. He encourages a distinctive Christian response to suffering, advocating for rejoicing in afflictions as they foster endurance, character, and hope, ultimately assuring believers of God’s steadfast love poured into their hearts through the Holy Spirit.