Proven Character
Therefore, having been justified [ dikaioo – declared righteous] by faith, we have peace [eirene – peace of mind] with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult [ kauchaomai – glory] in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation [thlipsis – pressure from evils, afflictions, distress] brings about perseverance [ hupomone – remain under] ; and perseverance, proven character [ dokime – proof of genuineness, ...