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JAMES 2:8–13 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it (James 2:10). James 2:10 has often been distorted in its meaning almost beyond recognition, and has been misused to support much sin and error. There are those who say, “Well, it breaking the … Continue reading “DEGREES OF SIN”

JAMES 1:19–25 Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says (James 1:22). One of the gravest heresies in our day is the heresy of antinomianism. Antinomianism means “anti-law-ism.” Antinomianism teaches that Christians are free from any need to obey God’s law. Antinomianism lies behind the so-called “Lordship Controversy” … Continue reading “THE ANTINOMIANISM HERESY”

JAMES 1:22–27 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does (James 1:25). James compares the Word of God to a mirror. In the ancient world, mirrors were usually made … Continue reading “THE PERFECT LAW OF LIBERTY”

JAMES 1:26–27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans [the fatherless] and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world (James 1:27). In our last study James said that true Christians study the Bible and labor to obey God, knowing … Continue reading “TRUE RELIGION”

1 PETER 5:1–11 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Today we begin a longer look at the subject of personal holiness and character development. With studies adapted from the Developing Christian Character series we will build on James’s remarks … Continue reading “THE CHRISTIAN’S ENEMIES”

GENESIS 1:24–2:3 So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them (Genesis 1:27). The chapter and verse divisions we find in our Bibles were not put there by God but by men. One of the worst errors in chapter divisions is found … Continue reading “THE PURPOSE OF MAN”

MATTHEW 5:13–20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:20). Martin Luther used to say that every Christian is called to be Christ to his neighbor. Luther did not mean that Christians are … Continue reading “PURSUING RIGHTEOUSNESS”

JAMES 1:9–12 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position (James 1:9). Today we return to our study of the epistle of James. Remember that James begins by discussing suffering and tribulation. Verses 2–8 teach us that we need wisdom as we undergo trials, and that God generously gives it … Continue reading “WORDS TO RICH AND POOR”

JAMES 1:13–15 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone (James 1:13). Having discussed trials, tribulations, and our need for wisdom as we face them, James shifts now to the subject of temptation. But it isn’t such a large shift of … Continue reading “IS MY SIN GOD’S FAULT?”

JAMES 1:13–17 But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed (James 1:14). James 1:14 sets up an important distinction, the distinction between internal and external temptation. Let’s say that you meet someone on the street who whispers in your ear, “Let’s get together tonight and go … Continue reading “THE ENEMY WITHIN”