Andrew Murray VI. Colossians 3: 4.–Christ who is our life. One question that rises in every mind is this: “How can I live that life of perfect trust in God?” Many do not know the right answer, or the full answer. It is this: “Christ must live it in me.” That is what He became… Continue reading CHRIST OUR LIFE.
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Signs of Faith. 1John 2:5-6.
How do people know that we are Christians? There is a well known hymn, and bible verse that declares that, “They will know we are Christians by our love.” It’s true, people should know us by our love above anything else. People can still know in other ways, both for the things we passively, and actively do.
Swearing an Oath. James 5:12.
James 5:12. 5:12. But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes,” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment. Swearing an Oath Just what is swearing? Using certain words really isn’t so much swearing as it is… Continue reading Swearing an Oath. James 5:12.
Make Plans to Enjoy Life. James 4:13-17.
James 4:13-17. 4:13. Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 4:14. whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a… Continue reading Make Plans to Enjoy Life. James 4:13-17.
Cure for Jealous Pride. James 4:5-10.
James 4:5-10. 4:5. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? 4:6. But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 4:7. Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 4:8. … Continue reading Cure for Jealous Pride. James 4:5-10.
Coveting Causes Conflict. James 4:1-3.
James 4:1-3. 4:1. Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 4:2. You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 4:3. … Continue reading Coveting Causes Conflict. James 4:1-3.
Faith for Everybody: James 2:25-26.
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.
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 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