Faith Triumphs in Trouble
1 Therefore, Is. 32:17; John 16:33having been justified by faith, we have (Is. 53:5); Acts 10:36; (Eph. 2:14)peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 (John 10:9; Eph. 2:18; 3:12; Heb. 10:19; 1 Pet. 3:18)through whom also we have access by faith into this grace 1 Cor. 15:1in which we stand, and Heb. 3:6rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but Matt. 5:11, 12; (John 16:33; Acts 5:41; 2 Cor. 12:9); James 1:2we also glory in tribulations, James 1:3knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 Phil. 2:22; (James 1:12)and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Phil. 1:20Now hope does not disappoint, 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.