The Same Emotion in Sorrow and in Hope
Paul employs a single Greek word—*kauchaomai* (to glory, to boast)—rendered diversely as 'rejoice' and 'glory' in Romans 5:2-4, yet denoting far more than mere emotion....
This is historical examples on the paradox of Christian joy in suffering and the glory of God as Christian hope's object, drawing on Romans 5:2-4.
Paul employs a single Greek word—kauchaomai (to glory, to boast)—rendered diversely as 'rejoice' and 'glory' in Romans 5:2-4, yet denoting far more than mere emotion. The term signifies the outward expression of exultation, especially in speech and declaration. This choice reveals Paul's startling claim: the Christian should feel and voice the identical emotion before both the bright future hope and the blackness of present sorrow.…
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