David shares a sure means to know what is in your heart, and the hearts of others.
Todays Scripture: James 3:6-12
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David considers a well-known evangelical mantra that has its origins in the Reformation, “We are saved by faith along, but not by a faith that is alone.”
Todays Scripture: James 2:12-17
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James declares that faith without works cannot save. And then he offers an appropriate example of faith that is void of works, an example of a merciless person.
Todays Scripture: James 2:13-17
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James warns his readers that “judgment will be merciless to the one who has shown no mercy.” What will become of the person who receives a merciless judgement?
Todays Scripture: James 2:12-14
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Too few Bible readers realize that, before Abraham was declared righteous by God, he was unrighteous before God. Abraham was saved from his sins! David relates how Abraham’s salvation was just like ours.
Todays Scripture: James 2:23-24
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James cited Abraham’s story to prove that we are justified by works and not by faith alone, whereas Paul cited Abraham’s story to prove that we are justified, not by works, but by faith. How can this contradiction be reconciled?
Todays Scripture: James 2:23
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If we could interview Paul, would he say that works were irrelevant, obedience is optional, faith apart from works can save, and that James was wrong?
Todays Scripture: James 2:23-24
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As David continues looking at Paul’s words in chapter 2 of Romans, it becomes even more clear that Paul believed that heaven was only for the holy, just like James.
Todays Scripture: James 2:23-24
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When James’ well-know warning, “Let not many of you become teachers,” is read in context, it becomes shockingly obvious that it has specific application to those who teach that faith void of works can save.
Todays Scripture: James 2:24-3:1
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James tells us that we must bridle our tongues, which reveals something that we all need to know about the propensity of the body part that James says is our biggest challenge.
Todays Scripture: James 3:2-6
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