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The concept of Divine patience in Christianity

Divine patience in Christianity encompasses God's enduring tolerance and readiness to wait for human repentance and growth, reflecting His love even amidst humanity's sinful state. It embodies the calm nature of God, allowing good and evil to coexist, and showcases the steadfast love of Christ despite rejection. Protestantism emphasizes God's restraint from immediate judgment, while Early Christianity highlights divine patience as a quality that embodies tolerance and forgiveness, demonstrating the capacity to endure human shortcomings without resorting to violence.

Synonyms: Spiritual perseverance

In Malay: Kesabaran Ilahi; In Swedish: Gudomligt t氓lamod; In Spanish: Paciencia divina; In Dutch: Goddelijk geduld; In Finnish: Jumalallinen k盲rsiv盲llisyys; In German: G枚ttliche Geduld; In French: La patience divine

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Christian concept of 'Divine patience'

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Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The text emphasizes that Jesus's words demonstrate divine patience in trying to win back the traitor, and it shows the struggle between mercy and a sinful heart.[1] (2) The characteristic of Christ to remain steadfast and loving, regardless of human rejection or sin.[2] (3) The calm and enduring nature of God as He allows for the coexistence of good and evil in the world.[3] (4) God's enduring willingness to pursue humanity with love and entreaty despite their sinful state.[4] (5) The long-suffering of divine patience reflects God's enduring tolerance and willingness to wait for His people's repentance and growth.[5]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The willingness of divine figures to bear with human shortcomings before issuing reproof, as questioned in the text.[6] (2) The quality of being tolerant and forgiving, as exemplified by God dealing with Simon despite his misdeeds.[7] (3) The quality of patience as a divine trait, perceived as being distant and difficult for humans to grasp.[8] (4) The characteristic of enduring tribulations without resorting to violence or retaliation, in accordance with Christian principles.[9]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
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From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) This phrase is used to describe what we are not only under, but also the large expressions of his bounty.[10] (2) God's ability to abstain from immediate judgment or punishment despite human transgressions.[11]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.