A Paradigm for Faith

Methods people use to deal with trials

1. Denial

2. Distortion

3. Defeat and despair

4. In trials turn to the truth (v1-4)
   a. Trials are real and will increase (2 Cor 4:7-12)
   b. Trials are continuous (V 1-2)
   c. Trials are opportunities
   d. Trials need truth (V 3-4)

5. In Trials trust in the truth (V 5-11)
   a. Trust in God's Sovereignty (V 5)
   b. Trust in God's justice (V 7)
   c., Trust in God's grace (V 8-9)

6. In Trials triumph in God's truth (V 12-13)