Podcast: Faith and Works
Friday, March 30th, 2007The writer James explains the necessity of obedience, and the relationship between faith and works in his epistle, chapter 2.
The writer James explains the necessity of obedience, and the relationship between faith and works in his epistle, chapter 2.
The institution of marriage carries with it obligations and responsibilities to both the husband and wife. In this sermon the institution is discussed with special emphasis on the responsibilities of the husband in the relationship.
Those in error (doctrinally or morally), guilty of trespasses against God, are in danger of losing their souls. It is the responsibility of the spiritually minded child of God to restore the erring in a spirit of meekness.
Men define success differently than the Almighty God of heaven. The Psalmist David, in Psalm 119, makes four points that constitute keys to success.
The name by which the people of God are known is Christian. It is the only proper name given to the disciples of our Lord in the entirety of scripture. And understanding of this important point is helpful in dealing with the denominational concept of Christianity, and teaching those caught in its web of error.
Showing favoritism, or prejudice, is condemned by the writer James in the second chapter of his epistle. This condemned prejudice can be with regard to age, race, or as in the context, economic standing. Regardless, it is wrong for the child of God to hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with partiality.
The prefix “anti” means “over against” or “contrary to.” It references individuals who would falsely claim to the be Christ, or allay themselves against the true Messiah. (Mattthew 24:5; 1 John 2:18; 4:3).
Christians should recognize Hollywood and television attacks against the faith for what they are, wild and unsubstantiated claims without merit. Just because it is on television with slick production values in no way gives credence to the enemies false claims.
The lesson emphasizes the necessity of each Christian sharing the gospel of Christ with family, friends and neighbors, and then establishes what component elements make up the preaching of Christ. (cf. Acts 8:5, 35).
King David was an adulterer and a murderer. Still, the Bible calls David a man “after God’s own heart”. How could this be?
Faith in Jesus Christ reconciles us to God, thus giving peace, sonship, heirship and eternal life.
This sermon is a concise and summary treatment of the Beatitudes, found in Jesus’ sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12).
The writer James, in the first chapter of his epistle, establishes the need for the child of God to be control of self, and to be obedient to the God of heaven.