God has taken the initiative to save us through His Word, which results in a transformed life marked by a controlled tongue, a compassionate heart, and a clean life. This, James affirms, is authentic religion, pure and faultless. James 1:12-27 ESV 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has…
This message begins by considering the fact that Christianity is a religion as well as a faith. As such it can be misguided, but James shows the principles of both pure and practical religion, lived in the sight of God. James 1:26-27 English Standard Version 26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not…
How healthy are you? God gives us a check-over in James 1:19-27. But are you listening? Are you looking in his mirror? And are you doing what he says? How do you match up to his assessment?
Using the text in Matt I want to look at religion without Christ, and contrast it with the Mercy of Christ, climaxing in a fuller understanding of the Lord who loves us. Bible reading – Matthew 12:20-21