JUSTIFIED BY WORKING FAITH -- JAMES TWO -- James chapter two pictures the sin of respecting persons. Showing partiality in our treatment of others is sinful. God does not show partiality in dealing with man and neither should we. "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that G... [ Continue Reading ]
_GOD HATES DISCRIMINATION -- JAMES 2:1-7:_ The Christian religion will not allow a person to practice discrimination. Discrimination is an example of inconsistency between faith and action. In the things of God all are equal, the rich and the poor, the educated and the uneducated. The gospel causes... [ Continue Reading ]
_GOD HAS A ROYAL LAW -- JAMES 2:8-13:_ Discrimination is contrary to the Royal Law which saves man from sin. James reminded Christians that God has a "Royal Law." James used the expression "royal law," "law of liberty" and several other similar expressions to refer to the law of Christ. James wrote,... [ Continue Reading ]
_GOD STATES THE MESSAGE CLEARLY -- JAMES 2:14-18:_ The heart of the message of the book of James is "Faith in Action." James teaches that faith without works is barren or dead. Saving faith demands works. Paul affirms that we are saved by faith. James declared that we are justified "by works." This... [ Continue Reading ]
_GOD ILLUSTRATED SAVING FAITH -- JAMES 2:19-26:_ The demons prove that a faith that does not reflect itself in works cannot save. "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble." (James 2:19) The demons believed, but were they saved? No! The faith of the... [ Continue Reading ]