...reconcile both unto God in one body by the Cross, having slain the enmity thereby. 1 Peter iv. 12,. 13— Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...which is to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you : but rejoice,. inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ; that, when...

...often following in this sweet note, or offering at it, To him be glory and dominion for ever. Ver. 12. Beloved, think it not ,strange concerning the fiery...you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13. But rejoice, in as much as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that when his glory shall...

...Christ maybe doubtful to ourselves, before we suffer for it. Martyrdom is a trial of this attachment. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the .fiery...you, as though some strange thing happened unto you, 1 Pet. iv. 12. Some regard the spectators, in whose presence God calls liis children to suffer for...

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...may be glorified through Jesus Christ ; to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 f Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...you, as though some strange thing happened unto you : , 13 But rejoice, in as much as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ; that when his glory shall...

...14. Besides these, afflictions .and persecutions are fire : We have passed through fire and water : Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial, which is to try you; as if some strange thing had happened to you; 1 Pet. iv. 12: and even these are of his sending: The Lord...

...not be consumed. How comfortably does the apostle Peter speak of this to the suffering Hebrews : " Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...which is to try you, as though some strange thing had come unto you : but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that when his...

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...glory, but first he suffered. Without first sharing his sufferings, can you expect to share his glory? Beloved, think it not strange concerning. the fiery...as much as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings. Remember that 160 Christ's Burden a light Burden, the present happiness which the Gospel promises consists...

...also ; knowing that tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience, and experience hopef." " Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...some strange thing happened unto you ; but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings. Wherefore let them that suffer according to the...