These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire
Job 23:10 (Job speaking) "But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold."
Psalm 66:10 For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver.
Proverbs 17:3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
Isaiah 48:10 "See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction."
These have come so that your faith may be proved genuine
Romans 5:3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
and may result in praise, glory and honor
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
when Jesus Christ is revealed
1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you?
1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
(parentheses are mine)
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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