The third paragraph of James (James 1:12-18) begins in verse 12 by pronouncing a sure blessing upon those who endure the trials of life aright. Grammatically, this verse is a compound sentence. The first independent clause of this compound sentence presents an expression of a blessed position -- “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation.” Then the second independent clause of this compound sentence provides an explanation of this blessed position -- “For when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.” Furthermore, the second independent clause itself can be divided grammatically into three parts. First, there is the conditional prospect of the adverb clause -- “When he is tried.” Second, there is the certain provision of the main clause -- “He shall receive the crown of life.” Finally, there is the confident promise of the adjective clause -- “Which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
1. The Record of this Blessed Position 2. The Requirement for this Blessed Position 3. The Result in this Blessed Position 4. The Reward through this Blessed Position 5. The Reassurance concerning this Blessed Position 6. The Reason behind this Blessed Position
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
Pastor Scott Markle was raised in a Christian home, and received the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior at the age of four. He has served the Lord his God and Savior in pastoral ministry since 1992. He has served as the pastor of Melvin Baptist Church, a small country church in the...