Two Types of Temptations

Two Types of Temptations (James 1:2- 17) 1.    Holy Trials (verses 2 -12) a.     Possible sinful responses b.    Rebellion/defiance  (Hebrews 12:5) c.     Fatalism/giving up (Hebrews 12:5) d.    Self Pity (1 Corinthians 10:10) e.     Positive response (we can be exercised by the difficulties and perplexities of life (Heb_12:11) f.      These verse instruct us on the way to glorify...

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE OUTLINES

 (Genesis 16–18) The three chapters of this reading record more experiences of Abraham which show the development (and sometimes the digression) of the faith of Abraham. Genesis 16—Compromise of Abraham. This was a very sinful compromise. •Suggesting of the compromise: Sarah, Abraham’s wife, suggested the compromise which demonstrates how very subtle temptation can be. •Specifics...

The Testing of Jesus

Luke 4:1–13 (NASB95) The Temptation of Jesus 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He became hungry. 3 And the...