Glamorizing persecution
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
Help in interpreting the Bible
Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.
The privilege of corporate worship
Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.
Reconciliation in the midst of pain
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
The witnessing power of the Holy Spirit
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses…”
Rejoice in the Lord
Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord!
The work of ministry to others
Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar, and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’
God’s eternal love
“I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”
Refiner’s fire
“…I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them, I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”