Trials And Hardship

Question 1

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

Answer 1

1 Peter 4:12‭-‬13

Question 2

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

Answer 2

1 Peter 4:14‭-‬15

Question 3

However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

Answer 3

1 Peter 4:16‭-‬17

Question 4

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Answer 4

1 Peter 4:19

Question 5

And now the Lord has brought it about; he has done just as he said he would. All this happened because you people sinned against the Lord and did not obey him.

Answer 5

Jeremiah 40:3 NIV

Question 6

[9] For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Answer 6

‭1 Thessalonians 5:9 NIV‬

Question 7

Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV
[1] Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, [2] fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. [3] Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Answer 7

Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV