Abraham’s faith was clearly manifest when he prepared to sacrifice Isaac at God’s direction. His example teaches us that genuine faith produces works.
Todays Scripture: James 2:19-24
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James specifically mentions widows and orphans as those with whom true believers ought to be engaged in helping. David shares how you can engage.
Todays Scripture: James 1:27-2:5
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Too few Bible readers realize that, before Abraham was declared righteous by God, he was unrighteous before God. Abraham was saved from his sins! David relates how Abraham’s salvation was just like ours.
Todays Scripture: James 2:23-24
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According to James, one must ask in faith to receive not only wisdom, but anything from God. How can you know if you are praying in faith?
Todays Scripture: James 1:6-10
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Jewish “fence laws,” forbade Jews, like Peter, from associating or eating with Gentiles, like Cornelius and household. But God knows how to motivate people to jump Jewish fences!
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:28-34
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James forthrightly condemns the rich early in his letter, but later commends a few very rich characters from the Bible. How can this apparent contradiction be reconciled?
Todays Scripture: James 1:9-12
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God revealed to Peter something he had not previously understood about who is welcome to Him, something of which many professing Christians still remain ignorant.
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:34-39
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James, under the Holy Spirit’s inspiration, promises a “crown of life” to those who persevere under trial. What kind of trials was James referring to, and what is the “crown of life”?
Todays Scripture: James 1:12-13
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Peter’s first gospel sermon to the Gentiles included some elements that are missing from too many gospel sermons today.
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:39-44
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James assures us that God is not tempting us. But you might be surprised who James reveals is the source of our temptations.
Todays Scripture: James 1:13-15
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