It is, indeed--He does the dying in our place, and then He sends His Word and Spirit to lead us into all truth. He never overwhelms us beyond our present ability to endure with His help, but He never promised we wouldn't suffer.
So, perhaps He is stretching you right now to grow into a greater faith and fuller understanding--sanctifying you.
Yeah, I get that, but it doesn't stop me from yelling, "Gaah! Will you just tell me the rules already!"
Le sigh. I'd be toast with Athena, but Jesus has a sense of humor.