1. The character of the Christian’s trials (v. 6).
2. The purpose of the Christian’s trials (vv. 6-7).
1. The character of the Christian’s trials (v. 6).
2. The purpose of the Christian’s trials (vv. 6-7).
We have a foretaste in this age of the joy that is yet to come.
1. The character of the Christian’s joy (vv. 6, 8).
2. The reason for the Christian’s joy (v. 6).
3. The strength of the Christian’s joy (vv. 6-8).
1. The gospel reveals that God the Father effectually called elect sinners to salvation by means of the grace of Christ (v. 6).
2. Turning away from the biblical gospel for a different one is a turning away from God the Father (v. 6).