Developing a Biblical Theology of Suffering
July 5, 2015 Series: Job: making sense of life at the foot of the cross
Scripture: Philippians 3:1–3:14
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1. Paul’s Preparation to Suffer
His values BEFORE he met Christ
His values AFTER he met Christ
This is Normal Christianity
Next Step: Do I count everything as loss and Christ as gain?
2. Paul’s Experience of Suffering
2 Corinthians 11:22-31
Next Step: Do I value Christ above all?
3. Paul’s Goal (& God's Purpose) in Suffering
To gain Christ
Next Step: Ask God to enable you to make Christ your goal in suffering
Conclusion: "I could never myself believein God if it were not for the Cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?" -John Stott
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