epistle of James
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Breaking One Law Makes You a Lawbreaker: The Gospel According to James 2
Christ came to accomplish what the law never could. The innocent one took our place on the cross bearing the judgment we deserved. Will you receive forgiveness?
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Why Listening Comes First: A Biblical Guide to Better Conversations (James 1:19-20)
When slow to speak and willing to listen, we communicate that we value others. Whether or not we will ever agree, we open the door for deeper conversations.
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God’s Kingdom Isn’t Just for the Rich and Famous
There are many sins tangled up with favoritism: pride, envy, a lack of love for our neighbor, forgetfulness of God’s compassion. If the Lord doesn’t show partiality neither should we.
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What Is True Religion? A Biblical Look at James 1:26–27
If you claim to be religious show it by the way you live. When the grace of God grabs hold of our lives we expect to see evidence.
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Be Doers of the Word: Why Hearing Is Not Enough
The Word is like a seed planted in our heart. What kind of soil are you? Some are hard as concrete, others are receptive for the Word to take root.
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Every Good and Perfect Gift: Recognizing God’s Blessings in a Broken World (James 1:16-17)
In a world full of shifting shadows, God remains constant, faithful, and generous. It’s time to refocus our vision and see the grace that surrounds us daily.
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Temptation’s Trap: How to Resist Sin According to James 1:13-15
Temptations abound in this world, so stay vigilant, remain alert, be on your guard. God will supply the strength we need to experience victory if we look to him.
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You Can’t Take It With You: Insight from James about Lasting Wealth (James 1:9-11)
It would be easy to grumble when we fall on hard times, but the person who has embraced Christ as the greatest treasure of life, can overcome anything.
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How to Gain Wisdom from God: A Biblical Approach (James 1:5-8)
Wisdom is the ability to apply God’s truth to everyday life. It’s not just knowing facts. It is knowing how to live well.
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Finding Joy in the Midst of Hardships (James 1:2-4)
When we don’t have the emotional energy to take another step, all that’s left for us to do is fall into the arms of God.