February 12 starting 90week series on book of James

Faith Perseveres

James 1:1-18

God’s hand moves us into and out of trials, tribulations, and temptations. These are inevitable and He intends these situations to deepen our faith.   

Questions to Consider: 

How do unbelievers you know attempt to make it through life’s painful circumstances? How do you persevere through such times?

If true faith perseveres to the end, how is this not a way of earning your salvation?

Explain how believing in God’s sovereignty through our trials and tribulations as Christians are crucial to persevering faith.

Since God is sovereign, does this mean that we are not at fault when we give in to sin?

If someone slides away and has no interest in being a Christian due to a tribulation, what should we conclude about that person’s faith? How would you counsel that person?