The Purpose of Trials
Northwest Bible Church - Oklahoma City, OK
J. DeWayne Bolin Study Series in The Book of James July 8, 2018
The Purpose of Trials, James 1:2-12
Intro:
A. Proper Attitude In Trials, 1:2-4
1. Command: (vs.2)
2. Reason: (vs.3-4)
B. Resorting To God For Wisdom, 1:5-8
1. What is needed? (vs.5a)
2. How do we get it? (vs.5b)
3. Condition for receiving: (vs.6-8)
C. Requires A Proper Estimate Of Life, 1:9-11
1. Attitude of the deprived: (vs.9)
2. Attitude of the prosperous: (vs.10-11)
D. The Results Of Biblically Enduring Trials, 1:12
1. Present benefits: (vs. 12a)
2. Future glory: (vs.12b)
Close: