“Faith Works” (Part II) | James 2:21-26 Bible Study
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“Faith Works” (Part I) | James 2:14-20 Bible Study
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The Appeal of Grace, The Appeal of Faith (Luke 23:32-43 Bible Study) [Slideshow+]
If “faith” without works is dead (Jas 2:17, 26), did the “thief” on the cross have true faith if he had little time for works? I argue that — perhaps in response to the gracious intercession of Christ — the criminal has a change of heart and responds with a request — an appeal of (true) faith. Thus, Jesus responds accordingly
![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)
The Only Kind of Faith That Works, Is Faith That Works (James 2:14-26) [Bible Study Slides]
“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
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Faith: It’s What We Do [James 2:14-26 Sermon Video & Text]
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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Unexpected Assurance: Rahab and the Spies | Joshua 2 Lesson [Slideshow]
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
Foundation of Salvation | 1 Peter 1:8-9 Meditation
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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Cross Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Bible Study [Slideshow]
What are we training for? Are we training ourselves to be worldly, or are we training ourselves to be godly? Are we training ourselves to resemble the culture, or are we training ourselves to resemble the Christ? Do we have a healthy spiritual diet and exercise routine? In short, are we Cross Training?
“Grace” & “Faith” | Gifts Have Strings Attached
What is “grace”? What is “faith”? In the first-century, these were common terms in the intricate patronage system that structured society. Patrons would do “favors” (graces) for needy clients (“friends”). These clients were to respond in good “faith” (e.g., gratitude, public praise, loyalty…