~~~~~~~ No 3 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 1 Peter 1:6-9** ....... That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: ...... *1/ The value of our faith - "much more precious than of gold that perisheth," 2/ A needs be for seasons of the trial of our faith. 3/ What is used to test our faith - "manifold temptations" 4/ The end in view - "Might be found unto ....the salvation of our souls.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon, drawn from 1 Peter 1:6–9, presents a profound meditation on the purpose and value of trials in the life of a believer, framing them not as random suffering but as divinely ordained tests that refine and confirm genuine faith. It emphasizes that faith—though unseen—is more precious than gold, a divine gift essential for pleasing God, justification, and perseverance, and is continually tested through manifold temptations to reveal its authenticity and deepen dependence on Christ. The trials, though heavy and painful, are necessary for spiritual humility, sanctification, and the ultimate glorification of God, as they prepare believers for the final revelation of Jesus Christ, where their tested faith will be rewarded with praise, honour, and glory. The ultimate end in view is the salvation of the soul, secured not by human strength but by God's sustaining grace, and the believer's joy, though now mixed with sorrow, is rooted in the unshakable hope of eternal redemption.
