• God brings us Trials for a purpose (Psalm 66:11-12; 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12)
Rejoice Greatly Though Grieved by Various Trials (v. 6)
• In what is the True Believer to Greatly Rejoice? (v. 6a) – Two Truths (vs. 4-5; Mathew 13:1-23)
• Trials are for a little while & Necessary (vs. 6b)
• Trial Test the Genuineness of our Faith (v. 7) o Expose Unbelief (Hebrews 11:1) o “Found to Praise, Honor, and Glory” in Christ (v. 7b; Proverbs 8:19; 2 Corinthians 4:17) • True Faith Rejoices in Him Who we have Not Seen (v. 8; Habakkuk 3:17-18) • The End of Faith – Our Salvation (v. 8)
Conclusion/Application
• He who has loved us with an Everlasting Love, will not forsake us, Even in our Darkest Hour of Grievous Trials (2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Revelation 21:4) In whom and/or in what do you rejoice? Is Your Joy Dependent Upon Your Present Circumstances? The Answer to that Question will Evidence whether Your Faith is a Genuine Faith or a False Faith, a Faith in an Idol.
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