S4 -138 PURPOSE OF CHASTENING

This poignant lesson helps us understand why the children of God suffer. "If we are children, we are also heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer with him, we may also be glorified together." But, sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Romans 8:17-18). "Wherefore we are receiving a kingdom {a promise from God} which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God ACCEPTABLY with REVERANCE and godly FEAR. For our God is a consuming fire." (Hebrews 12:28-29).