Joy In Trials

Joy In Trials
Despite our trials now, we rejoice in our future salvation.
Basis for our joy (3-6a)
New birth to a living hope (3)
Divine inheritance (4-6a)
Eternal life
Future salvation
Nature of our trials (6b)
Varied
Short-lived
Divinely ordained
Painful
Purpose of our trials: to test the genuineness of our faith (7a)
Result of our trials: praise, glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (7b)
Demonstration of our faith (8)
Love for Christ, even though we have not seen Him
Joy, even though we do not see Him
Outcome of our faith: the “already/not yet” salvation of our souls (9)