James 5:7-20 James started his letter to the Christians who were scattered by giving them instruction on how to live victoriously in the face of trials. He…… Read more “The Power of Positive Living”
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The World in the Christian Part II
James 4:13-5:6 The problem of planning without God Planning without God is folly Planning without God is sin The result of planning without God Riches that are…… Read more “The World in the Christian Part II”
The World in the Christian
James 4:1-10 We are reminded that James is writing to Christians to help them deal with trials and problems in their lives. In earlier sections, he speaks…… Read more “The World in the Christian”
How to Keep from Biting Your Tongue
James 3 This section refers back to James 1:19. ” Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;”…… Read more “How to Keep from Biting Your Tongue”
Faith and Works
James 2:14-26 Perhaps one of the greatest controversies of long standing in the church has been the relationship of works and faith. The Scriptures plainly state that…… Read more “Faith and Works”
The Christian and Social Distinction
James 2:1-13 Social Distinction has no place in the church It is inconsistent to hold to the Christian faith and at the same time shows partiality based…… Read more “The Christian and Social Distinction”
The Epistle of James
James 3 – 4:1-12 To impress upon us the importance of controlled speech and the consequences of our words, James gives us six pictures of the tongue;…… Read more “The Epistle of James”
The Epistle of James
James 2 Live without partiality (James 2:1-13) We are given reasons why, if we live God’s way we will live this wayIt demonstrates Christian characterIt makes no…… Read more “The Epistle of James”
The Epistle of James
James 1:13-27 PerseveranceTrials and testing from withinThe distinctionTemptation is to lure towards sin/wrongAdam & EveSatan tempting JesusTesting is with a view towards growthAbraham and IsaacThe source of…… Read more “The Epistle of James”
The Epistle of James
James 1:2-11 The book of James has been variously considered an Epistle, a sermon to be read in churches, a form of wisdom literature, and a moral…… Read more “The Epistle of James”