“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed … Continue reading Genuine Faith Results in Works
Bible Studies
If Anyone Thinks He is Religious
“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” (James 1:26-27 ESV) There are a … Continue reading If Anyone Thinks He is Religious
Be Doers, Not Hearers Only
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. “But be doers … Continue reading Be Doers, Not Hearers Only
Do You Blame God?
“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when … Continue reading Do You Blame God?
He is a Double-Minded Man
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading He is a Double-Minded Man
Remaining Steadfast Under Trial
“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect … Continue reading Remaining Steadfast Under Trial
Following Their Own Ungodly Passions
“But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. They said to you, ‘In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.’ It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith … Continue reading Following Their Own Ungodly Passions
Contend for the True Faith
“Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing … Continue reading Contend for the True Faith
The Saints Have Been Refreshed Through You
“Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “I thank my God always when I remember you in … Continue reading The Saints Have Been Refreshed Through You
Love Your Neighbors as Yourself
Except to love each other “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You … Continue reading Love Your Neighbors as Yourself