Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
In tonight's lesson we spent the whole hour discussing how God uses trials to help develop us spiritually. These trials become opportunities for us to grow into spiritual adults and to let our light shine for others to see. Paul wrote, “we exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope” (Rom 5:3-4). James said, “Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing” (Jam 1:2-4 CSB). The Lord uses the fire of trials to burn away the dross of our weak character and to refine those golden qualities consistent with His character. The growing believer learns to praise God in and for the trials, knowing He uses them to strengthen our faith and develop us into spiritually mature Christians. Trials can make us bitter or better, depending on how we respond to them.
Saved by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone
Soteriology Lesson 31 - Assurance of Salvation
Soteriology Lesson 30 - Faith in the Bible
Soteriology Lesson 29 - Eternal Life & Expiation
Soteriology Lesson 28 - Adoption & Deliverance from Sin
Soteriology Lesson 27 - The Value of Jesus’ Death for God and Christians
Soteriology Lesson 26 - The Trials, Beatings, Mockings, and Death of the Messiah
Soteriology Lesson 25 - The Suffering, Crucifixion, and Death of Christ
Soteriology Lesson 24 - The Suffering, Crucifixion, and Death of Christ
Soteriology Lesson 23 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Regenerating, Indwelling, Baptizing, and Sealing New Believers
Soteriology Lesson 22 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Convicting the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment
Soteriology Lesson 21 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Sustaining the Humanity of Christ
Soteriology Lesson 20 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Our Salvation
Soteriology Lesson 19 - Eschatological Aspects of Soteriology Pertaining to the Role of God the Son
Soteriology Lesson 18 - Jesus’ Resurrection, Ascension and Session
Soteriology Lesson 17 - Jesus’ Sinlessness Life, Willingness to Die, and Substitutionary Atoning Death
Soteriology Lesson 16 - Jesus’ Humility and Sinlessness
Acts 10:9-23 - The Lord Teaches Peter a Lesson
Soteriology Lesson 15 - The Suffering Servant
Soteriology Lesson 14 - The Role of God the Son in Our Salvation
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