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sunamologew
4883, "to fit or frame together" (sun, "with," harmos, "a joint,"
lego, "to choose"), is used metaphorically of the church as a spiritual
temple, the parts being "fitly framed together," Eph_2:21; as a body,
Eph_4:16, RV, "fitly framed," (for AV, "fitly joined").
Eph 2:21
in whom every building having been fitly framed together, grows into
a holy sanctuary in the Lord;
Eph 4:16
from whom the whole body, fitted together and compacted by that which
every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the
measure of each part, producing the growth of the body to the edifying of
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The Path to
Godliness Leads through the Valley of Suffering |
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1 Peter 5:8-10 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
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Rejoice in
the midst of Sufferings |
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1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
1 Peter 1:6-7 In
this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary,
you have been grieved by various trials,
7 so that
the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold
that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to
result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. |
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Dr. James King [jking@gpte.org]
Revised:
01/11/09 16:17:58 -0500.
Copyright © 2001 by [Global Partners in Theological Education]. All rights
reserved. |
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