Monthly Archives: October 2015

James presented God’s Word to enable believers to measure their faith, conduct, and humility. He also encourages us in patient service while looking for the imminent return of our Lord. Now, he completes the letter with the test of fellowship … Continue reading →

Message One Note from (1978). Bibliotheca Sacra, 135(539), 224 on theme of James – “His purpose is practical, to present a series of tests whereby his readers can determine the genuineness of their own faith. “The testing of your faith” … Continue reading →

VII. Instruction on prayer. James 5:13-18 Today we will be looking at verses 13 – 15. As an introduction to the purpose of this portion of James’ letter we should read Paul’s statement to the church in Ephesus as to … Continue reading →

VII. Instruction on integrity. James 5:12 A. Integrity is required of believers. Refer to Matthew 5:33-37. We are following Paul’s outline as given to Timothy in to examine the instruction of the Lord as recorded by Matthew 2 Timothy 4:2 … Continue reading →

We have been instructed about the difficulties facing believer – From within – we have been given God’s Word to measure our faith, our conduct, our humility – From without – temptations, troubles, trials. Now we receive – VI. Instruction … Continue reading →

V. Instrucion on Humility. 4:1-5:6 A. Covetousness 1. Revealed the problem. James 4:1a 2. Recognized the cause. James 4:1-5 3. Recommended the solution. James 4:6-10 B. Criticism of the brethren. 4:11,12 Pride can raise our estimation of ourselves and our … Continue reading →