Tag Archives: James 2

Rahab’s living faith

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240130 Rahab’s living faith James 2:24-26 (JDV) James 2:24 You see that a person is proved to be right by results and not by faith alone.James 2:25 In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also proved to be right … Continue reading →

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results of faith

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240129 results of faith James 2:17-23 (JDV) James 2:17 In the same way faith, if it doesn’t have results, is dead by itself.James 2:18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have results.” Show me your faith without … Continue reading →

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beyond politeness

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240128 beyond politeness James 2:12-16 (JDV) James 2:12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom.James 2:13 You see, judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs … Continue reading →

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a higher standard

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240127 a higher standard James 2:8-11 (JDV) James 2:8 Indeed, if you fulfill the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Care about your neighbor like yourself, you are doing well.James 2:9 If, however, you show prejudice, you commit sin and … Continue reading →

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questions about partiality

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240126 questions about partiality James 2:5-7 (JDV) James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who … Continue reading →

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honoring one another

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240125 honoring one another James 2:1-4 (JDV) James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.James 2:2 For if someone comes into your meeting wearing a … Continue reading →

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after faith: proof

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

James 2:14-26.   After faith comes into a person’s life, there will always be things that the person does that demonstrate the validity of that faith.  These works could never be the basis of that person’s salvation, but they can prove … Continue reading →

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after faith: impartiality

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

  James 2:1-13.  James continues to show what it is supposed to look like after faith in Christ has come into a person’s life.  One of the differences is that believers see each other differently.  They do not judge by … Continue reading →

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