{"id":1772,"date":"2010-06-13T18:53:08","date_gmt":"2010-06-14T00:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ministryofgrace.org\/blog\/?p=1772"},"modified":"2010-06-13T18:53:08","modified_gmt":"2010-06-14T00:53:08","slug":"romans-818-suffering-for-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ministryofgrace.org\/test\/romans-818-suffering-for-glory\/","title":{"rendered":"Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy<\/span> to be compared<\/span><\/em> with the glory which shall be revealed in us.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering.<\/p>\n

Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The expression \u201cI consider<\/span>\u201d is from the Greek word logidzomai<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto count, to impute, to estimate, or to reckon.<\/p>\n

\u201cSufferings<\/span>\u201d is translated from path\u0113ma<\/span><\/em>, a noun form of the verb pasch\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto feel strong emotion or sensation, to suffer, or to experience.\u201d It is most often used to refer to painful suffering either physically or emotionally.<\/p>\n

The words \u201cnot worthy<\/span>\u201d are translated from ouk<\/span><\/em> axia<\/span><\/em>. As we have discussed before, ouk<\/span><\/em> refers to the absolute negative. The word axia<\/span><\/em> is a form of axios<\/span><\/em> which is a reference to two items placed on a balance scales which are of comparable weight, causing the scales to balance perfectly. This perfect balance indicates the relative worth of one of the items on the scales. Hence, the word has come to refer to the comparable worth of an item.<\/p>\n

The word \u201crevealed<\/span>\u201d is from apokalupt\u014d<\/span><\/em>. This is a compound word made up of apo<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cfrom or away from\u201d and kalupt\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto cover\u201d or \u201cto conceal.\u201d Thus, we see that apokalupt\u014d<\/span><\/em> means \u201cto uncover\u201d or \u201cto reveal.\u201d This is the word that is translated \u201cRevelation\u201d as the name of the last book in the New Testament.<\/p>\n

Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the previous verse Paul told us that since we are joint heirs with Christ, as members of God\u2019s family, we can also expect to suffer with Him. Whenever we suffer because of being Christians, we are suffering with Christ. We are sharing in the pain of rejection, misunderstanding, betrayal, false accusation, persecution, and physical torture that Christ knew before and during his crucifixion.<\/p>\n

But Paul now gives us a glimmer of hope that we can hang on to whenever we are going through those times of suffering. He starts off with the expression, \u201cFor I consider<\/span>.\u201d It is Paul\u2019s belief that whatever sufferings we might have to go through in this life, they are of little value or consequence when compared with the incredible glory that we will receive in Heaven.<\/p>\n

In verse seventeen Paul said that if we suffer with Christ, we may also be glorified with Him. Well, now Paul says that the present suffering that we are going through for Christ\u2019s sake is in no way comparable to that glory that we are going to share with and from Christ. This is something that we should all hold dear to our hearts.<\/p>\n

Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The next time you feel like you are being persecuted, mistreated, or attacked because you are a witness for Christ, remember that you are suffering for His sake, and some day you will be glorified with Him and for His sake. No matter how much physical pain or mental anguish you may have to endure now, it is temporary and insignificant compared to the glory He will give to you for eternity.<\/p>\n

Makes the suffering a little more bearable, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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