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James 1:2 · BSB
1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
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…this, doesn't it? The Bible definitely talks about faith tests. I can think of three passages in particular that immediately come to mind for me.James chapter 1 verse 2. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces…
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…of this life cycle of authentic faith. We're going to talk about the soil, the roots, and the crown. So listen carefully to what James says next.James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4says this. Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and…
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…he was facing. That happens in life. We struggle. Our faith falters, it gets tested. That's okay. In fact, sometimes that's necessary for growth.James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4says, Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your…
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…he was facing. That happens in life. We struggle. Our faith falters, it gets tested. That's okay. In fact, sometimes that's necessary for growth.James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4says, Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your…
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…gets stronger. James even goes further. He seems to say that the result of testing is steadfastness, which is the stuff that perfection is made of.James 1, verse 2. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let…
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…promised us at the beginning of the ver of the whole book, which I told you about when we were way back in that series of holy contradiction,James chapter 1, verses 2 through 5, he says, Count it all joy when you endure trials of various kinds, because you will gain steadfastness. See, the book is book-ended itself with…
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…that this sermon will be helpful for you. It uh speaks directly to that type of experience. So I'll go ahead and read our text for today. This isJames chapter 1, verses 1 through 8. It says, James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion, greetings. Count at all joy, my brothers,…
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…life. And finally, number three, you've got to understand if you want to respond in faith, that faith has to be tested. Faith has to be tested.James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4say, Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your…
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…life. And finally, number three, you've got to understand if you want to respond in faith, that faith has to be tested. Faith has to be tested.James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4say, Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your…
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…will get right into one way this the community of God will live contradictory, and that's around this area of trials. Look at what he says inJames chapter 1, verse 2. He says, Count it all joy. You may have heard this verse before. This is a famous verse. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of…
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…after example after example. Of people who have gone before with persevering faith. He would have them and us unite with the words written inJames chapter 1 verse 2and 3. Where James writes, Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. For you know that the testing of your faith…
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…They understood that suffering was for their good. God uses suffering as a kind Father to bring about maturity in our lives. James wrote inJames 1, verse 2and following, Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. For you know that the testing of your faith produces…
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…glad for great is your reward in heaven for. So they persecuted the prophets that were before. You notice this to, here's another practical InJames chapter 1, verse 2and 3 my brethren count it all joy. When you fall into various trials. Why knowing that the testing of your faith? Produces patience. The weight…
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…its shame, and is seated at the right hand of God. What joy do you put before you that allows you to embrace the reality of all you need to die to?James chapter 1, verse 2. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness, and let…
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…life? And if the answer is no, then I would just ask, like, do you want to grow? Do you want that? Because the Lord wants it for you. In fact, inJames chapter 1, verses 2 through 4. He writes, Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when…
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…life? And if the answer is no, then I would just ask, like, do you want to grow? Do you want that? Because the Lord wants it for you. In fact, inJames chapter 1, verses 2 through 4. He writes, Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when…
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…praise him, my Savior and my God. God is going to save me from this, whether it's here or eternally, either way, God's got this. And he goes on inJames 1, verses 2 through 4. He says, Consider it pure joy. Be thankful that it's pure joy when you encounter various trials, because we know that trials produce perseverance.…
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…praise him, my Savior and my God. God is going to save me from this, whether it's here or eternally, either way, God's got this. And he goes on inJames 1, verses 2 through 4. He says, Consider it pure joy. Be thankful that it's pure joy when you encounter various trials, because we know that trials produce perseverance.…
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…and that it's all going to go away. Well, those that James is writing to are facing all kinds of suffering. Remember how he started the letter.James chapter 1 verse 2. If you go back to James chapter 1 verse 2. Here's how he started the whole letter. James 1 verse 2. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,…
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…morning, everyone. So if you'd like to open up your Bibles on page, if you've got the church Bibles, on page 1213, we're going to be looking atJames chapter 1, verses 1 to 8. And that's James chapter 1, verses 1 to 8. And as you open up your Bibles, I'm going to read from the original scroll. So if you're all following…
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