Joy and Suffering

Philippians 1:19-21

Why Do people suffer?

1. The Consequences of the

The curse brought Death, disease, and destruction. The curse brought the capacity to sin

2. The Consequences of personal

3. The consequences of spiritual

How Can I Experience Joy in Suffering?

Confidence in God's .

Confidence in the of the Saints.

Confidence in the of the Spirit.

Confidence in the of Christ

“To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21)