Dedicated To The Men of God Who Preach the Word of God As It
Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
Sermons From Evangelist
Dr. Stinnet Ballew
THE SUFFERINGS
OF A CHRISTIAN
I Pet. 4:12-16; James 1:1-5; 12-15
Distinguish the different types of the christian sufferings....
1. TEMPTATION....This is a solicitation to do evil, and comes from
Satan....V 13-14
2. TRIALS....This is a trial or testing of our faith and comes from
God....V 2-5
3. TONGUE LASHING....This is to tear you down and comes from
society....I Pet 4:14
4. THORN IN THE FLESH....This is where the Lord takes a messenger
of Satan and puts it in your flesh to keep you from becoming exalted
with pride....II Cor 12:7
I. THE PURPOSE OF OUR SUFFERINGS....Jm 1:1-5
A. Develop your Patience....V 3
B. Develop your Perfection....V 4
C. Develop your Praying....V 5
II. THE PROGRAM OF OUR SUFFERINGS....Jm 1: & 2:
A. The test of RESPONSE....Jm 1:22-25
B. The test of RELIGION....Jm 1:26-27
C. The test of RESPECT....Jm 2:1-10
D. The test of REALITY....Jm 2:14-20
III. THE PATTERN FOR US IN SUFFERING....I Pet 2:19-24
A. His Sinless Character....V 22
B. His Self-control....V 23a
C. His Solemn Commitment....V 23b
D. His Substitutional Cross....V 24
IV. THE PROFITS OF OUR SUFFERINGS....I Pet 4:12-16
A. Partakers with Christ....V 12-13
B. Promised a Crown....V 13b
C. Purified like Christ....I Pet 1:6-7
Thank God we have the promise,
"If we suffer with him, we shall reign with him...." II Tim 2:12-13
