Dictionary of Bible Themes The means through which the genuineness of faith is proved and Christian character developed. God promises to help his people during times of testing. 1 Peter 1:6-7God allows faith to be tested See also Testing proves the genuineness of faith Matthew 13:20-21pp Mk 4:16-17 James 1:2-4pp Lk 8:13 See also Testing develops Christian character Romans 5:3-4Isaiah 48:10 See also Testing purifies God's people Psalms 66:10-12Jeremiah 9:7 Zechariah 13:9 Malachi 3:2-3 1 Peter 4:17 Genesis 22:1-2 Examples of God testing faith Hebrews 11:17-19Abraham is told to sacrifice Isaac: Deuteronomy 8:2-5Judges 7:1-8 God tested Israel in the desert Matthew 15:21-28God reduces Gideon's army John 11:1-6pp Mk 7:24-30 Jesus Christ appears to discourage the Canaanite woman Jesus Christ delays going to Bethany when Lazarus is ill. Job 2:7Means by which faith is tested See also God allows Satan to test faith Luke 22:311 Thessalonians 3:4-5 Revelation 2:10 1 Kings 17:17-18 2 Kings 4:1,27-28 Difficult circumstances test faith Acts 14:222 Corinthians 11:25-27 Daniel 6:10-12 Acts 8:1-4 Persecution tests faith Hebrews 11:35-382 Kings 18:19-25 Discouraging people test faith Mark 5:35-36pp 2Ch 32:10-15 pp Isa 36:4-10 Mark 5:40pp Lk 8:49-50 pp Mt 9:24 pp Lk 8:53 Isaiah 43:2God's promise of help during testing Luke 22:32See also Psalms 91:14-151 Corinthians 10:13 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 1 Peter 5:10 2 Peter 2:9 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3 See also God's help through the encouragement of others 2 Corinthians 7:5-71 Peter 4:12-13 The response to trials Rejoicing at sharing Jesus Christ's suffering Hebrews 4:14-161 Peter 4:19 Praying for God's help James 1:12See also Persevering 2 Thessalonians 1:4Hebrews 12:1-3 James 5:11 Revelation 2:3,19 Genesis 22:9-12 Examples of faith victorious through testing 2 Kings 6:15-17Abraham Job 1:22Elisha's servant Daniel 3:16-27Job Acts 5:27-29Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Acts 7:59-60the apostles 2 Corinthians 4:7-9Stephen See also Paul 1030 God, compassion1035 God, faithfulness 4354 rock 5566 suffering, encouragements in 6248 temptation 8418 endurance 8610 prayer, asking God 8742 faithlessness 8794 persecution 8833 threats |
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