June 2022

“Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself” (James 2:17). One of the interesting things for an unbeliever looking at Christians is that they do…

“If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and…

“What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works?  Can that faith save him?” (James 2:14) When we know that we are…

“For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13). God is merciful.  But what does one do with those who have…

“So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty” (James 2:12). The law of liberty is this:  you have been set free…

“For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not commit murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a transgressor…

“For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all” (James 2:10). We are saved by grace apart from works of the…

“But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:10). As these things are said, do not think in terms of…

“If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well” (James 2:8). Here is the point.  Your…

“But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court?  Do they not blaspheme the fair name by which…