What does the Bible say about Christ's suffering and glory?
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The Bible teaches that Christ's suffering was essential for fulfilling God's justice and His plan for redemption, leading to His ultimate glory.
In Luke 24:26, we see the profound statement made by Christ, questioning, 'Ought not Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into his glory?' This question encapsulates the centrality of Christ's suffering within the redemptive narrative of Scripture. Christ did not suffer for His own sins, as He was sinless, but He suffered to satisfy the justice of God, fulfilling the law and the prophetic Scriptures. His suffering was not an unfortunate event but an appointed means by which He would accomplish salvation for His people and demonstrate His power over sin and death. Ultimately, through His suffering, He entered into glory, aiming to bring many sons to glory (Hebrews 2:10). Thus, the suffering of Christ is a cornerstone in understanding both His identity and the implications of His work for believers.
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