Are we to think that, because we’ve believed in Jesus, that there is no possible danger that we might suffer God’s judgment? David has a biblical answer found in today’s reading.
Todays Scripture: James 5:10-11
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As David begins to explore possible meanings to some cryptic words found in James 4, he discusses two kinds of Bible translations, both of which are based on the original Greek, which can help us understand God’s Word.
Todays Scripture: James 4:1
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What James lists as being the most important thing that he wrote about might surprise you.
Todays Scripture: James 5:12-13
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James describes some very needy people, who lack basic necessities and who certainly ought to be helped by those possessing true faith. So should Christians assist everyone standing by the road who is asking for a handout?
Todays Scripture: James 2:15-17
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There is only one place in the Bible where the phrase “faith alone” is found, and we’re reading it today in James, who emphatically declares that we are not saved by “faith alone.” So are we saved by faith alone?
Todays Scripture: James 2:18
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James mocks those whose faith is void of works, telling them that demons actually possess a more genuine faith, as their faith causes them to shudder!
Todays Scripture: James 2:19-21
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Abraham’s faith was clearly manifest when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac at God’s direction. His example teaches us that genuine faith produces works.
Todays Scripture: James 2:19-24
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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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