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Finding Faith

Finding Faith. Session 4 – Faith in Suffering Part 2. 1. 6. The Basics of Faith – Faith Saves. The King of Faith – Faith by Example. 2. 3. 5. 4. The Mind of Faith – Faith Perfects. The Refining of Faith – Faith in Suffering. The Victory of Faith – Faith in Suffering.

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Finding Faith

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  1. Finding Faith Session 4 – Faith in Suffering Part 2

  2. 1 6 The Basics of Faith – Faith Saves The King of Faith – Faith by Example 2 3 5 4 The Mind of Faith – Faith Perfects The Refining of Faith – Faith in Suffering The Victory of Faith – Faith in Suffering The Fathers of Faith – Faith in Action

  3. What does Peter teach us about tests? 1Pe 1:5-9 WEB who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, (7) that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (8) whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you dont see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory (9) receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

  4. Seeing God’s hand in Suffering • In the doctor who makes a mistake • In the drunken driver • In the President who raises taxes • In the boss who gives us a hard time at work • In the adversary to the Gospel What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? (Job 2:10 KJV)

  5. What does Peter teach us about tests? 1Pe 1:5-9 WEB who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, (7) that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (8) whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you dont see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory (9) receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

  6. Everyone will endure Testing of Faith They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, "We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom." (Act 14:22-23 CEV) And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (Rev 7:13-14 KJV)

  7. What does Peter teach us about tests? 1Pe 1:5-9 WEB who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, (7) that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (8) whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you dont see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory (9) receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

  8. The Power of Pain “Pain insists on being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts to us in our pains. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world” CS Lewis – The Power of Pain But I am in pain and distress. Let your salvation, God, protect me. (Psa 69:29 WEB)

  9. What does Peter teach us about tests? 1Pe 1:5-9 WEB who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, (7) that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (8) whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you dont see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory (9) receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

  10. Various Trials • Personal illness, Family illness, Bereavement, Marital problems, Family problems, Work problems, Depression, Loneliness • Trials for Conscience sake But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”[2] (1Pe 3:14 WEB)

  11. What does Peter teach us about tests? 1Pe 1:5-9 WEB who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, (7) that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (8) whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you dont see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory (9) receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

  12. Principles About Tests of Faith 1 Peter 1 If Need be Various Trials Under God’s Control Only for a Season Everyone will be Tested Tests involve “grief”

  13. What does Peter teach us about tests? 1Pe 1:5-9 WEB who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, (7) that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ (8) whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you dont see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory (9) receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

  14. Testing the Things you Believe Remember to Believe God knows everything about what you are going through • What do you believe about God? • Responsive Feelings to Deeper Beliefs God is always present in your Test God never loses control of your Test God has unlimited power God expect you to pass your Test God has your ultimate good as the purpose

  15. Techniques to build Faith in Trial • Focus on Faith • Cast out Fear Faith comes when our eyes are on Jesus Fear comes when our eyes are on the waves

  16. Focus on Faith in Trial PAST Remember never to Forget FUTURE Hold on to Hope PRESENT Claim Promises Today

  17. Amen

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