Summary: James speaks of practical faith, which is evident in three illustrations we will elude to as James does in these verses. We will look at the difference in the teaching James refers to and how to use the tongue. We are called to embrace a Christian Lifestyle, discipleship, as it will serve a gateway to a life of wholesome living.

Exposition James 3:1-12

Summary: James speaks of practical faith, which is evident through Abraham and Rahab's examples of faith-producing work. Learn how James paints a picture of this type of faith, and we will reveal how it is not contradictory to Paul's teaching.

Exposition James 2:21-26

Summary: The Gospel is the Good News of Transformation.

What is the Gospel? Part 5 of 7

A person who is in Christ has experienced true conversion on Christ's terms. In Him, we discover the dwelling, teaching, workings, and a life transformed in this world from the inside out.

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Summary: James and Matthew's gospels were written around the same time. While many believe James and Paul disagreed, they do not contradict each other. Luther's questioning of James' worthiness for inclusion in the NT arose from a misunderstanding of its context. Paul represents entering Christianity, while James records the Christian life.

Exposition James 2:14-20 People acquire their chosen status through faith in Jesus, which is an acceptance of God's invitation. Faith and works are not mutually exclusive; rather, they coexist harmoniously. God justifies salvation through six means: grace, Christ, His blood, the Spirit, faith, and works of faith. There are two kinds of belief: intellectual and practical. Salvation requires repenting sin and believing Christ because one personally trusts oneself to Christ; a person's life is a testament to that faith.

The overarching theme in James helps us discover that Faith in Jesus will produce an active work in Jesus—living Coram Deo.

Summary: The Gospel is the Good News of Salvation.

What is the Gospel? Part 4 of 7

God can turn a small moment of chaos into a way to sharpen our focus. Salvation delivers a person from sin into a new power to live free from sin. Discover how the Jailer in Acts 16 discovered this in today's episode.

Summary: The Gospel is Good News about God's Kingdom.

What is the Gospel? Part 3 of 7

A person will discover that the gospel is present and has ushered in a new era, sovereign, economy, agenda, priority, and hope. These six facets will be discussed in the KOG (Kingdom of God), and knowing this truth reveals good news!

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Summary: This episode will enhance James's intended meaning of how the believer in Christ is not to show favoritism. Even breaking one law makes a person guilty. Listeners will discover mercy.

Exposition James 2:8-13 - No one is perfect. Even for breaking or stumbling once, a person is guilty is will face judgment. However, we will discover through James' illustrations that there is mercy and that mercy triumphs over judgment. As believers in Christ come face to face with their sin, live coram deo.

The overarching theme in James helps us discover that Faith in Jesus will produce an active work in Jesus—living Coram Deo.

Summary: The Gospel Is Good News Foretold. For the joy of the Gospel is to be found in Jesus.

What is the Gospel? Part 2 of 7 - Part 2 - Before Jesus was born, He was expected. Devout men and women, who read and understood the Scriptures of the Old Testament, had set their desires on One Who, in His coming, would bring strength and consolation to the world.

To know more on the gospel we need to know it was always foretold about and expected!

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