Steadfast under Trial

James 1:12-15 helps us to distinguish trials, temptations, and sins. But we also need to keep in mind that some temptations are also sins. We want to remain steadfast under trial. By the grace of God we can, if we are born again, work toward that goal. Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at “Steadfast under Trial”, James 1:12-15.

Introduction: The Law/Gospel Distinction
1 Trials (12)
2 Temptations (13-14)
3 Sins (15)
Conclusion: Be Transformed (Romans 12:1-2)

Scripture References: Romans 6:15-23; James 1:12-15; Galatians 2:15-16; Romans 6:23; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:14-16; Matthew 5:21-22; Romans 1:16-17;

Calvin tells us that we encounter many trials so “that [our] piety and obedience may be made manifest, and that [we] may be thus at length prepared to receive the crown of life.” (from Calvin’s Commentary on James, 1:12).

An outline of Romans:
Introduction 1:1-1:15
Thesis 1:16-17
Guilt 1:18-3:20
Grace 3:21-11:36
Gratitude 12:1-15:13
Conclusion 15:14-16:27