Trials and Temptations

I. The Difference between Trials and Temptations – 12-13a

A.  Trials and Temptations are forms of the same Greek Word

The word “trial” in v. 12 – and “trials” in v. 2 are the noun form.
The verb form of the same word rendered “tempted” is found
four times in verses 13 and 14.

B. It is not a Sin to be Tempted

C.  Trials and Testings come from God, but not Temptation  13a

    Ill.  Abraham – Heb. 11:17

    Ill.  Israel  -- Judges 2:16-22

    

II. The Crown of Life -- 12b

Smyrna – Rev. 2:10 -- Philadelphia – Rev. 3:10-11
Paul -- 1 Cor. 9:24-25; 2 Timothy 2:5; 4:8

The crown of life is the reward we receive from God for our
perseverance in this life. James 1:18

III. Don’t be Surprised when Trials Come -- 1 Peter 4:12-19

A.  A Mark of a Christian is the fact that he/she faces Trials.

B.  Trials bring their own Blessing  v. 13-14

C. Receiving the Natural Recompense that comes from Sin is
not itself “a Trial” -- v. 15

IV. The Source of Temptation 13b-15

A.  God’s Nature contrasted with Man’s Nature  13b

B.  The Natural Progression of Sinful “Desire” – v. 14-15

    Conception – birth – full growth – death