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Explore the biblical perspective on trials and tribulations, learning how they can shape and strengthen your faith. Gain insights on facing challenges with trust, patience, and wisdom, ultimately leading to victory over adversity.
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When Trials Come James 1:2-3
Trials and Tribulations Trials have led some to… • Deny God • Leave the truth (Mt. 13:21) • Murmur and complain (1 Cor. 10:10)
Trials and Tribulations Trials come by way of… • Commands (Gen. 12:1ff; 22:1ff; Heb. 11:17) • Consequences (Dan. 6:16ff; Mt. 5:10-12; Acts 11:19; 2 Tim. 1:13; 1 Pet. 4:12-16) • Cruelty (Lk. 13:1; Acts 20:19; Heb. 11:36) • Casualties (Lk. 13:4; Jn. 9:1) • Care / concern (Eph. 3:13; 2 Cor. 4:7-12) • Carnality • Satan (Job 1-2; Rev. 2:9-10) • Temptation (Jas. 1:12-15)
Trials and Tribulations Trials have value… • They manifest God’s love (Heb. 12:6-10) • They develop patience (Jas. 1:3; Rom. 5:3; 12:12) • They test our love for Christ (Rom. 8:35ff) • They test our faith in Christ (1 Cor. 3:13; 1 Pet. 1:6-7)
When Trials Come You Need… • Trust in God (1 Pet. 5:7; Eph. 3:20; 2 Cor. 12:9; Heb. 4:16) • A positive outlook (2 Cor. 12:9-10) • A good perspective (2 Cor. 4:16-18; 2 Tim. 4:16-17; 2 Pet. 2:9) • Patience (Lk. 21:19) • Wisdom (Jas. 1:5) • Strength (2 Cor. 12:9; Eph. 3:16)
Victory Over Trials • You must experience trials on the way to heaven (Acts 14:22) • You can go to heaven after you pass through the trials (Rev. 7:14)