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September
23 - Romans 5:3-5


~Results
of Justification~


And
not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our
hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient
endurance; and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven
character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation]. Such hope (born
of faith in Jesus) [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love
has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who
was given to us.
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