No one likes to suffer. We all run from difficulty, instead craving the comforts of this life. Somewhere along the way, we have been taught the fallacy that our salvation will not be without sacrifice. This teaching has derailed many would-be followers of Jesus when their experience does not meet their expectations. We need to understand that if we truly follow a crucified Lord and Master, we need to prepare ourselves for the inevitable. John 16 gives us a gospel theology of suffering. The word gospel means good news. So what could possibly be good about suffering? Well, Jesus tells us in this important chapter.
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