1. We are SELECTED by God in Christ (vv. 31-33)
2. We are SECURED by God through Christ (v. 34)
3. We are SURROUNDED by suffering for Christ (vv. 35-36)
4. We are SUSTAINED by God in Christ’s love (vv. 37-39)

CIT: Because God is for us in Christ, nothing can separate us from His love.

EMOTIONAL/INTERNAL: Tribulation and distress

SOCIAL/RELATIONAL: Persecution

PHYSICAL/MATERIAL: Famine and nakedness

EXISTENTIAL/MORTAL: Danger and sword