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James
Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. Introduction To James
Contributed on Feb 26, 2001
These sermons rely heavily(I mean HEAVILY) upon John McCarther’s New Testament Commentaries. Only the errors are mine
James I. Introduction A. James begins with common ground 1. Slave to God the Father 2. Slave to God the Son 3. To the Twelve Tribes scattered abroad. (in totality) 4. Not written to Jewish Christians, but Christian Jews B. Joy 1. Christian joy is not a case of giggles during a period of ...read more
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2. Born To Holiness
Contributed on Feb 26, 2001
only the errors are original, heavily relied upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries
Born to Holiness James 1:18 Here we find more evidence for the arguments of James that God does not cause and is not responsible for temptation or sin. His proof this morning is regeneration. The new birth creates new life. This life is to be Godly, holy, righteous, and Christ like. The ...read more
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3. 3 Keys To Enduring Trials
Contributed on Feb 26, 2001
These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are mine
3 Keys to enduring Trials James 1: 4-12 We have already observed in our 1st message that joy and understanding are supernatural responses to trials. Joy is available through the presence of God in our trials and through our will to endure for Christ sake. Joy for a Christian does not depend ...read more
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4. Temptation Or Trials
Contributed on Feb 26, 2001
The only thing original here are my typing errors, The rest relies on John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries
Temptation or Trial James 1:13-17 Peermos, is the Greek word used in our text. Used as a noun it means “tempted” used as a verb it means “trial”. The difference between a temptation and a trial is not word usage, but the difference in the person’s response. If we respond in faith and obedience ...read more
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5. Oh Behave
Contributed on Feb 26, 2001
These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are original
Oh Behave James 1:19:21 Here we have the 3rd test of a true believer. 1st we saw A response to trials, 2nd a response to temptation, now we have a response to God’s word I. True believing faith produces an affection for the Word of God, Ps. 42:1 A. A new born doesn’t have to be taught to ...read more