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Because We Stumble
The Church, in practice, is a world of stumbling saints. Although we are firmly and permanently placed into Christ, we still, while in this body wrestle with the sin nature within us. There is no believer…
Created about 3 years ago
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Prepared for Duty
To those who have been given the ministry of teaching the Word of God, has already been chosen and trained by God to do so and to do it well. In Isaiah 28, the prophet reveals to us that it is God who…
Created about 3 years ago
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Teacher's Cautioned
In this verse we find a rather interesting complaint: too many teachers. Apparently, there were a large group of them striving to occupy the office of teacher among them. This would be disastrous for…
Created about 3 years ago
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Rahab's Rescue
Rahab's story, recorded in Joshua chapter 2, is filled with the type of suspense and intrigue worthy of a major motion picture. Interestingly, James focuses on the pivotal moment where she has decided…
Created about 3 years ago
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God's True Friends
In Genesis 15, Abram had received a vision from God who told him that He would be his shield and that his reward would be very great. This must have certainly stunned the old man who soon realized that…
Created about 3 years ago
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The Foolish Man
There seems to be a interesting situation here: Apparently, according to verse 20, there was a man or group of men arguing among these Christian Jews as to the need of "proof" that they had faith in Christ.…
Created about 3 years ago
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Works without Faith are Dead
Just as James is desperately trying to teach his beloved brethren about the importance of acquiring faith that produces godly works, so also Scripture warns us about performing works not dependent on…
Created about 3 years ago
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When Faith Works
There is a difference between those who believe in God and those who believe God. The first will publicly display his religion with bumper stickers and jewelry and will likely attend a local church service…
Created about 3 years ago
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Preference without Prejudice
While not stated here specifically, it is important for Christians to understand that, while all people are to be treated fairly, with respect and kindness, there are some that should receive preferential…
Created about 3 years ago
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Living in the Light of Our Liberty
The Lord Jesus taught that the act of adultery is committed in a single lustful thought and that we could be convicted of murder just by inwardly cursing another driver who cuts us off in traffic. Now…
Created about 3 years ago
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Convicts in the Church
How serious is the practice of favoritism? According to James, if we use the Law as a standard, it should be tolerated as much as permitting members of our congregations to openly commit adultery or excusing…
Created about 3 years ago
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Fulfilling the Royal Law
There is no doubt that James is writing to Jewish Christians that loved the Lord Jesus Christ and sought to please God, however, it is also apparent that some of them still felt obligated to keep the…
Created about 3 years ago
Keith Barron
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- Opelousas, LA