Death
“For as the body without the spirit is dead…” (James 2:26). Send article as PDF
Category: James
The Essentials of Genuine Faith
“Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, ‘Abraham believed God,…
Faith and Works
“Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, ‘Abraham believed God,…
“Faith” or Works
“But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do…
“Faith” and Words
“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed…
Counterfeit vs. Genuine Faith
Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Therefore, it should be of no surprise to any clearheaded person that Satan—the master counterfeiter—offers imitations of the genuine. Send article as PDF
The Royal Law
“If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you do well” (James 2:8). Send article as PDF
The Seriousness of the Sin of Partiality–Part Two
“So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:12-13). Send article as PDF
The Seriousness of the Sin of Partiality–Part One
“If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you do well; but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever shall keep the whole law, and…
Reasons Why Partiality is Wrong–Part Two
“Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and…