Part 5 - Sufferings
Table of Contents (Part 5)
Lesson 23
Introduction to Fifth Essential Doctrine: “The Doctrine of Sufferings”
- Begins the fifth of six essential doctrines dealing with sufferings in this dispensation of grace
- Introduces the concept that God dealt with suffering differently with Israel than He deals with them today
- Emphasizes this is a “pet doctrine” attacked by the satanic policy of evil
- Notes it’s fundamental to our edification as members of the church the body of Christ
- One of the main doctrines through which Satan succeeds in getting Christians to desire to function under God’s program with Israel instead of grace
Lesson 24
Continuation of Sufferings Doctrine
- Continues the fifth essential doctrine examination
- Focuses on 2 Corinthians chapter 1 where the “I would not have you ignorant, brethren” expression occurs
- Covers fundamental issues that allow us to have the proper attitude and understanding about sufferings
- Emphasizes developing the same attitude the apostle Paul had regarding sufferings
- Prepares groundwork for understanding how to handle sufferings in this dispensation
Lesson 25
Advanced Study of Sufferings
- Deals with essential doctrine number five pertaining to the doctrine of sufferings
- Emphasizes it’s essential to understand in this dispensation of grace
- Notes it’s one of the pet doctrines attacked by the satanic policy of evil
- Addresses how Satan uses this doctrine to get Christians to desire to function under God’s program with Israel
- Reinforces that God dealt with suffering differently with Israel than He deals with them today
- Focuses on the fundamental differences in how suffering is handled in different dispensations
Lesson 26
Conclusion of Sufferings Doctrine
- Final lesson of the fifth essential doctrine dealing with sufferings
- Returns to Romans chapter 8 for foundational understanding
- Notes the doctrine of sufferings is “greatly different” in this dispensation
- Emphasizes understanding “the sufferings of Christ” that God has privileged us to experience
- Points to the satanic policy of evil under the sufferings of Christ
- Mentions that Paul deals with fundamental doctrine designed to handle suffering
- References Second Corinthians as teaching “the rest of what you need to understand” for suffering to work effectually within you and equip you to endure with rejoicing
The overarching theme is that understanding sufferings in this dispensation of grace is radically different from how God dealt with sufferings in Israel’s program, and this difference is a major target of satanic attack and confusion.