James 1:1-12 The Testing Of Our Faith. The Author: “James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” – most likely James, the brother of Jesus.

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James 1:1-12 The Testing Of Our Faith

The Author: “James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” – most likely James, the brother of Jesus

The Testing Of Our Faith The Author: “James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” – most likely James, the brother of Jesus The Audience: “to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad”

The Testing Of Our Faith The Author: “James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” – most likely James, the brother of Jesus The Audience: “to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad” The Value: a practical picture of what real faith looks like in everyday life

The Testing Of Our Faith

“consider it all joy”

The Testing Of Our Faith “consider it all joy” “various trials” – regardless of…

The Testing Of Our Faith “consider it all joy” “various trials” – regardless of… – duration

The Testing Of Our Faith “consider it all joy” “various trials” – regardless of… – duration – frequency

The Testing Of Our Faith “consider it all joy” “various trials” – regardless of… – duration – frequency – intensity

The Testing Of Our Faith “consider it all joy” “various trials” – regardless of… – duration – frequency – intensity “for you know” (ESV) – our joy is driven by the knowledge of what trials accomplish

The Testing Of Our Faith “consider it all joy” “various trials” – regardless of… – duration – frequency – intensity “for you know” (ESV) – our joy is driven by the knowledge of what trials accomplish – Ecclesiastes 7:14 – 1 Peter 1:6-7

Ecclesiastes 7:14 In the day of prosperity be happy, but in the day of adversity consider—God has made the one as well as the other so that man will not discover anything that will be after him.

1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ…

The Testing Of Our Faith “that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing”

The Testing Of Our Faith “that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” God gives wisdom…

The Testing Of Our Faith “that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” God gives wisdom… – to all

The Testing Of Our Faith “that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” God gives wisdom… – to all – generously

The Testing Of Our Faith “that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” God gives wisdom… – to all – generously – without reproach

The Testing Of Our Faith “that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” God gives wisdom… – to all – generously – without reproach “let him ask in faith without doubting”

The Testing Of Our Faith “that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” God gives wisdom… – to all – generously – without reproach “let him ask in faith without doubting” trials help us evaluate life accurately (9-12)