The BIG idea of James is the practical proof of how our born-again life will show up in
Biblical Premise: What do we do as believers when we find ourselves having
Authorship: All scholars agree the James that penned this letter is the
Audience: Jewish Christians who have been scattered across the
Why?
• They are in a
• This is a
• Count any trials in your life as a
Why Would I Do That?
• Because you know this is a test of faith that will produce
2 Actions For Our Lives When We Face Trials
Hold on to the fact that in your circumstances
• There is a
• Joy and happiness are not the
“Joy is found in Jesus and its less an emotion and more a settledness in your soul.”
Defining Terms
Joy: supernatural delight in the
In the confusion of our trials, you need to be able to say…
• Jesus
• He is
• He is in
• He is a good God who is for
Principle of life…
• If I don’t cooperate with what the Lord is trying to teach me, I might have to
The invitation…Hold on to the invitation that if you don’t know what to do in a trial, you have been invited to ask God for
But understand…
• Asking with faith and doubting means you want His help, but you don’t really want to do it
Do you want to change?