Today our study takes us beyond theory & ideas of walking with God and into HOW a believer lives as a Christian. This portion of James is all about results... hurting people who found hope and healing in Jesus RESULTING in genuine faith! And James is teaching us that genuine faith is visible. UNDERSTAND THIS: The point of these verses is not to question or doubt your salvation, rather they are to stir up expressions and evidence of your faith.
The Practical Side of Faith
James 2:14-26
May 10, 2020 • Pastor Jeff Cramer
Closing Statements
December 20, 2020 • Pastor Jeff Cramer
This week we consider a few final ideas for growing in the faith while being mindful of what can derail our progress. I think it's interesting that his closing statements circle back around to the spiritual care of our lives. James begins by talking about suffering that is NOT the result of sin in our lives.
Overcoming Our Corruption
November 8, 2020 • Pastor Jeff Cramer
We’ve learned that practical Christian living at the Crossroads of Culture is the core message of James. But remember, James was a half-brother to Jesus and he was antagonist & critical toward the methods / message / & miracles of Jesus (John 7:3-5) NLT. However after James saw the resurrected Jesus (1 Cor. 15:7) NKJV, he became a radical defender & supporter of the faith! James writes a NO non-sense book about Christian living in a corrupt culture…