1. I. Christians Are Not Promised a Life Free of Tribulation. A. Israel was promised physical well-being (Lev. 26:3-6). B. Christians are promised spiritual well- being (John 16:33).

2. II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Romans 5:3-5 Tribulation Produces Patience

3. II. Positive Results of Tribulation. James 1:2-4 Trials are Essential for Maturity

4. II. Positive Results of Tribulation. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Leads to Dependence on Christ

5. II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Acts 8:3-4; 11:19; Philippians 1:12-13 It Can Promote Evangelism

6. II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Hebrews 2:18; 4:15 It Makes Us More Sympathetic

7. II. Positive Results of Tribulation. Hebrews 10:32-36; 12:5-11 It Disciplines and Trains Us

8. III. Tribulation Can Lead to Salvation. A. It makes us more dependant upon God (Deuteronomy 6:10-12). B. It can make us return to God (2 Chronicles 33:10-13). C. It can make us homesick for heaven (Hebrews 11:9-10, 16).

9. “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen…”

10. “…For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (NKJV).