James 2
Faith is Action
24/05/15 22:28
James 2:14-26
Faith is action - Faith is doing something
Because Faith is action, let our actions reveal our faith...
1. ...actions leading to life (14-17)
- Our lives are designed to reveal to people the sort of deliverance Jesus can bring to them
- Our love and compassion towards them can help show them the way to the real help they need
2. ...actions that define faith (18-20)
- Our love demonstrates and defines our faith
3. ...actions that reveal saints (21-26)
- The priesthood are the believers in Jesus
- Our actions should reveal our true identity in Christ and belief in Him
Is your faith being revealed through your actions?
Do your actions give life?
Do your actions define true faith?
Do your actions reveal you are a saint of God? Read More...
Faith is action - Faith is doing something
Because Faith is action, let our actions reveal our faith...
1. ...actions leading to life (14-17)
- Our lives are designed to reveal to people the sort of deliverance Jesus can bring to them
- Our love and compassion towards them can help show them the way to the real help they need
2. ...actions that define faith (18-20)
- Our love demonstrates and defines our faith
3. ...actions that reveal saints (21-26)
- The priesthood are the believers in Jesus
- Our actions should reveal our true identity in Christ and belief in Him
Is your faith being revealed through your actions?
Do your actions give life?
Do your actions define true faith?
Do your actions reveal you are a saint of God? Read More...
Kindness is King
17/05/15 22:27
James 2:1-13
Kindness Triumphs over Judgment
When kindness is shown, God is made known. So let kindness be king.
1. ...in our appraisal (judgment) of people (1-4)
- Our salvation and position in Jesus shouldn't give us reason to condemn those who haven't received Him yet. Rather we should see where God took us from and show those around us how God can work in their life as well.
2. ...in our study of God (5-11)
- If we are going to imitate God in our showing kindness to others, we must understand His personality well. He is not someone who is quick to judge and hateful, but someone who is patient, impartial, and merciful.
3. ...in our hope of salvation (12-13)
- The reason why we have the gift of Heaven is because we have put our confidence in God's mercy and love for me. Grace triumphs over judgment. Kindness triumphs over judgement. Mercy triumphs over judgement.
Deuteronomy 10:17-18 - For the LORD your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing. (NASB)
Leviticus 19:15 - 'You shall do no injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor defer to the great, but you are to judge your neighbor fairly. (NASB)
What do your attitudes and actions reveal to others about God?
Do you withhold kindness from some people because of their appearance?
Are you underestimating the immeasurable kindness of God
Is the hope of your salvation rooted in God's limitless kindness? Read More...
Kindness Triumphs over Judgment
When kindness is shown, God is made known. So let kindness be king.
1. ...in our appraisal (judgment) of people (1-4)
- Our salvation and position in Jesus shouldn't give us reason to condemn those who haven't received Him yet. Rather we should see where God took us from and show those around us how God can work in their life as well.
2. ...in our study of God (5-11)
- If we are going to imitate God in our showing kindness to others, we must understand His personality well. He is not someone who is quick to judge and hateful, but someone who is patient, impartial, and merciful.
3. ...in our hope of salvation (12-13)
- The reason why we have the gift of Heaven is because we have put our confidence in God's mercy and love for me. Grace triumphs over judgment. Kindness triumphs over judgement. Mercy triumphs over judgement.
Deuteronomy 10:17-18 - For the LORD your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing. (NASB)
Leviticus 19:15 - 'You shall do no injustice in judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor nor defer to the great, but you are to judge your neighbor fairly. (NASB)
What do your attitudes and actions reveal to others about God?
Do you withhold kindness from some people because of their appearance?
Are you underestimating the immeasurable kindness of God
Is the hope of your salvation rooted in God's limitless kindness? Read More...