James 2:25-26. 2:25. Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 2:26. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. Faith for Everybody The concept of faith and works goes together as seemlessly as… Continue reading Faith for Everybody: James 2:25-26.
Month: May 2009
Justified in Faith: James 2:21-24.
James 2:21-24. 2:21. Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 2:22. Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 2:23. And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to… Continue reading Justified in Faith: James 2:21-24.
The Secret of Faith: James 2:19-20.
James 2:19-20. 2:19. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe and tremble! 2:20. But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? The Secret of Faith The thing that should be obvious is that our world, the universe, and everything in it… Continue reading The Secret of Faith: James 2:19-20.
A Dead Faith: James 2:17-18
James 2:17-18 2:17. Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 2:18. But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. A Dead Faith The real definition of our own personal… Continue reading A Dead Faith: James 2:17-18
A Functioning Faith: James 2:14-16
James 2:14-16 2:14. What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 2:15. If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 2:16. and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do… Continue reading A Functioning Faith: James 2:14-16
Mercy or Judgement? James 2:13
James 2:13 2:13. For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Mercy or Judgement Judgment is good. It is the ability we use to tell if something meets a certain standard. Go to the grocery store and watch people buying fresh produce. You’ll see… Continue reading Mercy or Judgement? James 2:13
Be Impartial and Fair: James 2:1-12
James 2:1-12 2:1. My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2:2. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 2:3. and you pay… Continue reading Be Impartial and Fair: James 2:1-12
Be Truly Religious: James 1:25-26
James 1:25-26 1:26. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. 1:27. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the… Continue reading Be Truly Religious: James 1:25-26
Listen to the Word: James 1:19-25
James 1:19-25 1:19. Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 1:20. for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 1:21. Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to… Continue reading Listen to the Word: James 1:19-25
Don’t Blame God: James 1:13-18
James 1:13-18 1:13. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 1:14. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 1:15. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives… Continue reading Don’t Blame God: James 1:13-18