Last week, in Part #1, of this study we covered the background of (James). In order to gain perspective on who James was and how his epistle of truth balances out the Gospel of grace! We came to understand that proximity to Jesus doesn’t guarantee faith! James was raised in the same house as Jesus and early-on dismissed Jesus! However, everything changed after He saw the resurrected Christ. So, James is writing to exhort Christians to live an authentic faith in a difficult world! And his main point is real Faith Produces Genuine Works – (Spiritual maturity).
Help Me Understand This Pt. 2
James 1:3-12
January 26, 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…