KINGDOM KINGDOM PERSPECTIVES
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Pastor. Philip George
Pastor Philip George is the Pastor of the New Hope AG Church in Newport, United Kingdom, He is passionate to build an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels loved and supported. Pastor Philip is leading a blessed married life with Blessy Abraham, and they are having two wonderful children, Lael and Godwin.
Pastor. E.d. Chelladurai
Pastor E d Chelladurai served God with Operation Mobilization for 12 Years as an All India Bible Teacher. For the last 29 years he he has been working as a NIV Bible Translator of Tamil and Kannada languages in Biblica the International Bible Society For about 6 years He led an Independent Church in their Tamil and Kannada Services. Pr Chelladurai is married to Stella and they have two beautiful daughters named Grace and Glory, and a grandson named Jaden.
Rev. Shyam Raj
Rev. Shyam Raj lives in Bangalore and is a Bible teacher and preacher in India and abroad. He has completed his M.Th in mission He also holds a Master's degree in history He is married to Riji and blessed with twins Jordan and Joshah.
Sherin Johnson
Sherin Johnson lives in the United Kingdom and is a Nurse by profession. She is married to Johnson and blessed with a daughter Ganis They are a beautiful family leading a passionate life for the lost and suffering precious lives. Especially among the children and youngsters.
Therefore the Bible says “Who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body (Philippians 3:21).” The Bible points to the fact that in glorification we will look like our Lord Jesus Christ. “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We will know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is (1 John 3:2) ” The glorification is particularly for the chosen and the selected saints of God “and those whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.” (Romans 8:30).” To be part of the glorification of the saints of God, you need to be washed by the blood of Jesus. The Bible says “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1 12) The Bible gives us the assurance that if you are a child of God, you will inherit this glorification for sure. Hence, the Bible says “And if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him (Romans 8:17) ” The entire universe and all the created beings are awaiting for the glorification of the children of God. Thus, the Bible says “For [even the whole] creation [all nature] waits eagerly for the children of God to be revealed (Romans 8:19).” May the Lord prepare you for the day of glorification God bless you!
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"Be consistent in faith; for He has already predestined you in His great plan, and has called you with a peculiar calling and is leading into perfection for the day of glorification"
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uffering is a reality
of life that we all face at some point in our journey. Whether it is physical pain, emotional distress, or spiritual turmoil, suffering can be difficult to bear. However, as Christians, we have a unique perspective on suffering. We know that God can use our trials and hardships to bring about a greater sense of purpose and meaning in our lives. In this article, we will explore the connection between glorification and suffering and how we can find hope and comfort in God's redemptive plan.
The first thing we need to understand is what we mean by "glorification." Glorification is the process by which God transforms us into His likeness. It is the ultimate goal of our salvation, and it involves being conformed to the image of Christ. Glorification is not something that we can achieve on our own; it is the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
The process of glorification is not always easy. It often involves trials and hardships. However, these difficulties are not meaningless. In fact, they are a vital part of God's redemptive plan for our lives. Through our suffering, God is working to purify us, to refine our faith, and to reveal His glory in us.
One of the most significant examples of this redemptive process is the life of Joseph. In Genesis 37-50, we read the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused of a crime, and imprisoned.
Despite all of this, Joseph remained faithful to God, and God used his suffering to transform him into a man of great character and faith. In the end, God raised Joseph up to a position of power in Egypt, where he was able to save his family and the entire nation from famine. In Genesis 50:20, Joseph tells his brothers, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."
Another example of God's redemptive plan is the life of Job. Job was a righteous man who experienced tremendous loss and suffering. He lost his children, his wealth, and his health. Despite his trials, Job remained faithful to God, and God used his suffering to reveal His glory to Job and to his friends. In the end, God restored Job's fortunes and blessed him abundantly. In Job 42:5, Job says, "My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you."
The great and finest example of God's redemptive plan is the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. In Philippians 2:5-11, Paul writes about how Jesus humbled himself, taking on the form of a servant, and becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. However, God did not leave Jesus in the grave. On the third day,
God raised Jesus from the dead, glorifying Him and exalting Him above all others. Through the suffering and death of Jesus, God accomplished His redemptive plan for the salvation of humanity.
A unique Bible verse that speaks of the relationship between glorification and suffering is found in Romans 8:18. Paul writes, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." This verse reminds us that even in the midst of suffering, we have hope in the glory that is to come. The suffering we experience in this life is temporary, but the glory that God has prepared for us is eternal.
Another important Bible verse that speaks of the relationship between glorification and suffering is found in 2 Corinthians 4:17. Paul writes, "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." This verse shows how our suffering can actually be used for our good and for God's glory. Our trials and hardships may seem unbearable at the time, but they are actually working to produce a greater sense of glory in our lives.
When we face suffering, it can be difficult to see the bigger picture. It can be easy to become consumed by our pain and lose sight of God's plan for our lives. But when we look to the Bible, we can see that God uses suffering to shape and mould us into the people He wants us to be. In James 1:2-4, we are told to "count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." This verse shows how our trials and hardships can actually help us to grow in faith and character.
Furthermore, in 1 Peter 5:10, we are told that "after you have suffered a while, [God] will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you." This verse shows how God can use our suffering to bring about a greater sense of strength and stability in our lives. Our suffering is not in vain, and it can actually be used to help us become more like Christ.
It is important to note that suffering does not necessarily bring about glorification on its own. It is only through our response to suffering that we can experience the fullness of God's redemptive plan. In Romans 5:3-5, we are told that "we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us." This verse shows how our response to suffering can lead to greater perseverance, character, and hope. When we endure suffering with a sense of faith and trust in God, we can experience the transformative power of His love and grace in our lives.
In conclusion, the concept of glorification and suffering can be difficult to understand and accept, especially when we are in the midst of trials and hardship. However, as believers, we can find hope and meaning in the knowledge that our suffering is not in vain.
God's redemptive plan is at work, even in our most difficult moments, and through it all, He is using our suffering to shape us and refine us into the image of Christ We can find comfort in the fact that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us
As we face the challenges of life, let us cling to the hope and promise of God's redemptive plan Let us trust that He is working all things together for our good, and that through our suffering, He is bringing us closer to Him and drawing out our greatest potential.
In the words of 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal "
May we always remember that our suffering is not the end of the story. The story ends with the glorification of God and the ultimate victory of His redemptive plan. Let us trust in His goodness and faithfulness, and find peace and rest in the promise of eternal life with Him.
