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“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins” (James 5:19-20). Send…
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James’ Final Sentence
The end of James’ epistle is unique. Unlike the other letters in the New Testament which conclude with some type of greeting and/or benediction, James’ final sentence is: “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know…
Prayer: Elijah and You
“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced…
Energized by Prayer
“…The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much [NKJV]…The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working” [ASV] (James 5:16). Send article as PDF
Four Facts about Confession (Part Two)
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). Send article as PDF
Four Facts about Confession (Part One)
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). Send article as PDF
Prayer and Forgiveness of Sins
“And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven” (James 5:15). Send article as PDF
Blessings in Affliction
In inventorying my blessings of the past year, I number Covid as one of my greatest blessings. I wholeheartedly concur with the psalmist who wrote: “It is good for me that I have been afflicted” (Psalm 119:71). Here are several of the blessings I found…
Three Truth about Sickness (Part Three)
“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him…
Three Truths about Sickness (Part Two)
“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him…