Gospel Solutions for Trials (James 1:2-4, James 1:12-15)
Nathan Currey, July 10, 2011Part of the Gospel Solutions for Life's Problems series, preached at a Morning Worship service
I. Various Trials
A. Trials
B. Testing
C. Temptation
II. Various Responses
A. Joy & Steadfastness leading to Life
B. Lured and Enticed leading to Sin & Death
III. Various Purposes
A. To Present us Perfect & Complete
B. To Refine our Faith
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James 1:2-4
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (ESV)
James 1:12-15
12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. (ESV)