Testing
The Bible teaches that temptation and testing are essential parts of the Christian life, designed to prove our faith and produce endurance. Temptation is a trial of our faith, allowed by God with a view toward reward (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Questions on this topic
- What is the biblical teaching on temptation and testing?The Basics
- How would you explain temptation and testing to a friend? What Scriptures would you use to back your claims?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
See also — other questions tagged with this topic
- What does the Bible teach about temptation, including its sources and how to overcome it?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about the will of God?The Basics
- What are the seven steps of spiritual advance outlined in 2 Peter 1?The Basics · Lesson 3–4: The Climb—Spiritual Growth
- What is the purpose of the transformation process?The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- What is divine production, and how does it relate to the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life?The Basics
- What is the concept of rest in the Bible?The Basics
- What is the nature of the human heart, and how does God relate to it?The Basics · Lesson 3–3: The Promise—Spirituality
- How do we get discernment?The Basics · Lesson 4–2: Perception—Discernment
- What does James say we are to consider when we are tempted?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What is God’s purpose in allowing us to be tempted?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- Name five daily disciplines that will prepare us for facing tests and temptation.The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- Name four categories of reward described in the Bible. Name five kinds of crowns and the reasons for which they will be given.The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What are the five categories of blessing in time and the four categories of reward in eternity?The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What are the categories of rewards described in the Bible?The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture
- What does the Bible teach about crowns of righteousness and other eternal rewards?The Basics · Lesson 5–5: The Prospect—The Rapture