Tribulation refers to the struggles and trials believers face, which are part of the journey towards eternal glory.
Biblically, tribulation denotes the afflictions and hardships that Christians endure in this fallen world. In Revelation 7:14, it is communicated that the saints have come out of great tribulation, which implies that suffering is inherent to the Christian life. Jesus Himself assures us in John 16:33 that in this world we will have tribulation, but we are called to take heart, for He has overcome the world. This perspective encourages believers to understand that their trials serve a purpose in shaping them into followers of Christ, ultimately leading them toward the hope of eternal life and glory. Therefore, tribulation is not an unexpected detour but part of God's sanctifying process in believers' lives.
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