Trial of Faith

Introduction

• We see the character of a Godly man in Psalm 1. Psalm 1:1-3
• II Samuel 16:5-12

Three Important Characteristics Of Saving Faith

1)      The Believer’s Trails (vs. 1-2)

-          The oppression of the enemy (vs. 1a)

o   II Samuel 16:15

-          The opposition of the enemy (vs. 1b)

o   II Samuel 16:5

-           The opinion of the enemy (vs. 2)

o   Job 2:9-10

How can we handle the attack of the enemy? (II Timothy 1:7)

o   Spirit of Power 

§  Micah 3:8 

o   Spirit of Sound Mind

§  Luke 15:17

2)      The Believer’s trust (vs. 3-4)

-          Because Jehovah is our Shield (vs. 3a)!

o   Ephesians 6:16

-          Because Jehovah is our Glory (vs. 3b)!

o   Exodus 33:18-19

o   Mark 10:18

-          Because Jehovah will lift our head (vs. 3c)!

o   Psalm 110:7

o   Psalm 27:6

3)      Believer’s Triumph (vs. 5-8)

-          Victory results in the Peace of God (vs. 5)

o   Isaiah 26:3

o   Acts 12:6-7

-          Victory results in Salvation (vs. 7-8)

o   Revelation 12:10-11

Conclusion – I John 5:4