Verse five is really the foundation both for verses three and four and verse six and following. You cannot exult in tribulation if you are not filled with the love of God. I have seen this; people filled with fear, complaining and whining about almost every little thing. They don't have the fullness of the love of God in them. Oh, yes they may have all kinds of religion and even very orthodox conservative religion but the love of God is not there. This is for the simple reason that as John tells us "perfect love cast out fear". I can only fear that which can harm me, but if I really understand that in the salvation I have not just been legally justified but have the personal love of God abundantly poured into my heart through the personal ministry of the Holy Spirit then I realize nothing can harm Gods purpose for me.
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Pastor Jim McLoughlin has been a follower of Jesus Christ for over 30 years. Jim is currently the interim Pastor at the Tottenville Evangelical Free Church in Staten Island New York. He also holds a full-time job as a computer consultant. Pastor McLoughlin and his wife Cheryl...