#7 - Suffering Helps Us Along The Harder Way

Episode 7

In this episode, our hosts discuss the perspectives of the American and Persecuted Churches on suffering. Does suffering have value? Do good Christians suffer? Is suffering God's retribution for bad behavior? Can we learn to love suffering? Join us as we tackle these issues and share what we have learned about suffering from persecuted Christians.

Scriptures: Matthew 5:10, John 15:20. Acts 14:2, Romans 5:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Corinthians 4:9, 2 Thessalonians 5:7, 2 Timothy 3:12, James 1:2-4. (This is a limited list. Many other Scriptures address the topic of Suffering and its role in walking The Harder Way.)

The relationship between Suffering, Persecution, and Martyrdom. 

• Suffering is common to all Christians but does not always lead to persecution or martyrdom.
• Persecution includes Suffering but does not always lead to martyrdom.
• Martyrdom includes persecution which includes Suffering.