![The Only Kind of Faith That Works, Is Faith That Works (James 2:14-26) [Bible Study Slides]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-Only-Kind-of-Faith-That-Works-Is-Faith-That-Works-326x245.png)
“Faith” that does not produce works — acts of godly obedience and mercy — is not true faith at all. There is a difference between believing *that* Jesus is Lord and believing *in* Jesus as Lord
![Faith: It's What We Do [James 2:14-26 Sermon Video & Text]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Faith-In-Action-Faithlife-326x245.jpg)
The only kind of faith that works, is faith that works. “Faith” that does not produce godly works of mercy and obedience is dead. True, saving faith is active faith. Faith: it’s what we do.
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Caesar Augustus was thought to be a divine god, Son of God, and “savior of the world” whose birth meant peace, hope, and good news [euangelion (think evangelize, evangelism)] for all people. But Jesus is the true…
![The Christmas Story (Part 1) | Matthew 1:18-25 Bible Study [Slideshow]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Nativity-326x245.jpg)
View/download slides from a Bible study on Matthew 1:18-25, which describes the birth (more literally translated “the genesis”) of Jesus the Messiah. If God created this massive, incredibly fine-tuned universe, is a virgin conception…
Joseph is told to name Jesus “Jesus” because Jesus would *save* his people from their sins — our self-separation from/ rebellion against/dysfunctional relationship with God (cf. Mt 1:21)…
Brothers and sisters, if we claim to love God, does it not make sense to love God on God’s own terms?
![Unexpected Assurance: Rahab and the Spies | Joshua 2 Lesson [Slideshow]](https://catchforchrist.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Unexpected-Assurance-Rahab-and-the-Spies-Joshua-2-326x245.png)
Theme of Joshua: Israel inherits the Promised Land. Rahab provides unexpected assurance of God’s promise. Rahab renounces that of her own people and puts her faith (active trust) in the LORD – affirming Israelite prophecy, history, and theology. This account demonstrates how non-Israelites were always a part of God’s redemptive plan. She is commended not necessarily for lying, but for demonstrating her faith through actions — as we all should
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Given the literary and cultural/historical context of 2 Corinthians 6:14, Paul is most likely telling the Corinthian church not to become partners with those who were engaging in idol feasts in pagan temples — for they are the temple of the Living God.
As the old saying goes, “looks can be deceiving.” It may seem that many of those living contrary to God’s will have prosperity, happiness, etc. Yet, in the end, living in such a way leads to self-destruction (cf. Psalm 1). Believing in God is not “blind faith,” it is trusting without complete (in)sight. It is trusting that, regardless of what seems right in our minds, the One who gave us life ultimately knows what is best for our lives.
As the ol’ Gospel song goes, “This joy I have the world didn’t give it to me… The world didn’t give it and the world can’t take it away.” The foundation of Christian joy is salvation through Christ. Because of our past, present, and future (i.e., final) salvation, our present circumstances do not ultimately deter joy — indescribable joy.
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