But be doers of the word, and not hearers only… (James 1: 22)
One of the more controversial issues in the church is the faith versus works debate. I believe the book of James is quite helpful in this regard because it points out that our salvation should be evident by the way our faith…..
Many of you are familiar with the Disneyland ride, Pirates of the Caribbean. The ride begins with a leisurely float through a calm blue bayou only to be interrupted by a talking skull who warns you of the perilous journey ahead and concludes with the haunting benediction that dead men tell no tales. I would argue that the book of James…..
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 and complete, lacking in…..