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b'One of the reasons why it\\u2019s important for us to learn how to read the bible is so that we don\\u2019t miss the bigger picture. And Romans 5:1-5 is a perfect example of that. In this week\\u2019s passage, it talks about suffering gladly, and too often, it is taken quite literally. Listen on to hear what we think about this week\\u2019s passage and how we feel about holy suffering.\\nRead the transcript (PDF)\\nHighlights for today\\u2019s episode:\\n\\nImportance of understanding scriptures in their context\\nThat it\\u2019s important to learn how to read the Bible properly. More of that here\\nThe context behind Romans 5:1-5\\nHow this passage relates to LGBTQ Christians\\u2019 experiences with unsupportive churches\\n\\nAnnouncement: This will be the last episode to air on a Tuesday as we will be publishing our podcast episodes on Sundays starting June 23.\\nRomans 5:1-5\\nBy faith we have been made acceptable to God. And now, because of our Lord Jesus Christ, we live at peace with God. Christ has also introduced us to God\\u2019s undeserved kindness on which we take our stand. So we are happy, as we look forward to sharing in the glory of God. But that\\u2019s not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure. And endurance builds character, which gives us a hope that will never disappoint us. All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.\\nPhoto by\\xa0Larm Rmah\\nThe post Holy Suffering \\u2013 Romans 5:1-5 appeared first on Queer Theology.'