MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Past, Present, and Promised Grace: The Ground of the Believer's Hope"
James 5:7-12
1 | We can Be Patient Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:7-8a)
2 | Our Hearts Can be Strengthened Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:8b)
3 | We can Avoid Grumbling Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:9)
Why Discontentment That Leads to Grumbling is Serious (Thomas Boston):
(1) Discontentment mistrusts God
(2) It amounts to complaining against God’s plan
(3) It reflects a desire to be sovereign
(4) It covets something God has not been pleased to give
(5) It subtly (or not ) communicates God has made a mistake
(6) It denies the wisdom of God and exalts our wisdom
4 | We Can Be Encouraged by the OT Sufferers Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:10-11)
5 | You Can Let Your Yes Be Your Yes Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:12)
