Sharing is Caring

  The result of justification (6): Fulfillment of completed hope by passing through sufferings, perseverance, and character     “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” (Romans 5:3-4)                      Romans 5:3 says, “…   because we know that suffering produces perseverance.”   We rejoice in suffering, because “suffering produces perseverance” (v. 3).   The Bible speaks of “perseverance” a lot.   For example, Jesus spoke of the perseverance of prayer in Luke 18:1-9.   Jesus Himself set the example of perseverance in prayer.   See Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane.   Jesus prayed three times.   He persevered until the prayer was answered and prayed to the end (Mt.26:36-42).   The sixth of the seven words Jes...