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The Blessing of Tribulation

I. Christians Are Not Promised a Life Free of Tribulation. A. Israel was promised physical well-being (Lev. 26:3-6). B. Christians are promised spiritual well-being (John 16:33). The Blessing of Tribulation. Tribulation Produces Patience. II. Positive Results of Tribulation.

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The Blessing of Tribulation

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  1. I. Christians Are Not Promised a Life Free of Tribulation. A. Israel was promised physical well-being (Lev. 26:3-6). B. Christians are promised spiritual well-being (John 16:33). The Blessing of Tribulation

  2. Tribulation Produces Patience II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Romans 5:3-5 The Blessing of Tribulation

  3. Trials are Essential for Maturity II. Positive Results of Tribulation. James 1:2-4 The Blessing of Tribulation

  4. Leads to Dependence on Christ II. Positive Results of Tribulation. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 The Blessing of Tribulation

  5. It Can Promote Evangelism II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Acts 8:3-4; 11:19; Philippians 1:12-13 The Blessing of Tribulation

  6. It Makes Us More Sympathetic II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Hebrews 2:18; 4:15 The Blessing of Tribulation

  7. It Disciplines and Trains Us II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Hebrews 10:32-36; 12:5-11 The Blessing of Tribulation

  8. III. Tribulation Can Lead to Salvation. A. It makes us more dependant upon God (Deuteronomy 6:10-12). B. It can make us return to God (2 Chronicles 33:10-13). C. It can make us homesick for heaven (Hebrews 11:9-10, 16). The Blessing of Tribulation

  9. “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen…” 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:1

  10. “…For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:1

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