Introduction

The “Theology of Glory” and the “Theology of the
Cross”

I. Rejoicing in Suffering

II. Filling Up What is Lacking

   A. What is Lacking? (1 Cor. 16:17; Phil. 2:29-30;
Col. 2:5)

   B. What are Christ's Afflictions? (Acts 9:10-16;
2 Cor. 1:3-11; 6:4-10; 4:7-12; Acts 9:4-6; 2 Tim.
2:8-10)

Conclusion 

“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit
that we are children of God, and if children, then
heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ,
provided we suffer with him in order that we may also
be glorified with him”. Rom. 8:16-17