As we come to the end of James’s letter, it is essential to review the entire chapter to rightly understand the last eight verses in the correct context. James chapter one deals with handling trials and temptations and the importance of doing what the Scripture says, not merely listening to it. Chapter two warns against … Continue reading Supporting Weary Saints And Saving Sinners (James 5:13-20)
James Series
Patience and Perseverance (James 5:7-12)
As James begins to wrap up his letter, he circles back to the subject of endurance he started with; in chapter one, James spoke about the necessity of enduring trials and how we grow through them. In chapter five, he talks about enduring harsh treatment and persecution. In the Church today, there is much emphasis … Continue reading Patience and Perseverance (James 5:7-12)
Words of Warning for the Wealthy (James 5:1-6)
Matthew 6:19-21 ESV "“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Throughout the … Continue reading Words of Warning for the Wealthy (James 5:1-6)
Walking in Love and the Will of God (James 4:11-17)
Last week in our James study, we talked about the importance of humility as we approach God. As we finish chapter four this week, we will look at our relationship with other believers; and the importance of depending upon God. James 4:11-12 ESV "Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against … Continue reading Walking in Love and the Will of God (James 4:11-17)
Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)
In his second letter, Peter writes, "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who … Continue reading Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-10)
Friendship with the World (James 4:1-6)
Have you ever heard a preacher say, I don't drink, and I don't chew, and I don't hang out with those who do? That's a very bad attempt at humor, number one. Number two it makes light of, and even pokes fun at, the call to holiness. As Christians, we are called to a different … Continue reading Friendship with the World (James 4:1-6)
Two kinds of Wisdom (James 3:13-18)
What do you do when you don't know what to do? Do you call a friend, do you pray, do you wing it? The answer may depend on the situation. Whatever you do, you want to make the right decision; you want to make a wise decision. How do you make a wise decision? That … Continue reading Two kinds of Wisdom (James 3:13-18)
Casey D. Bell 