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We are justified by faith alone, but by a faith that is not alone. John Calvin

Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. James 2:18b Recommended Reading James 2:14-18 Ask the average man or woman on the street what the prerequisite for a person to go to heaven is, and the response you are likely to receive is that he or she must "be a good…

A 2017 study, conducted by Gallup, reported disengaged workers — those employees who are not really at work though they may be physically present — make up nearly 51% of the workforce, costing organizations between $450 and $550 billion annually in lost productivity. Effectively, this 51% of the workforce…

When Audrey Martin arrived at a Tennessee church she did not expect to be called onstage, nor did she expect to receive a large tip. When Martin delivered the ten pizzas the church had ordered, the pastor Tony McAfee asked to come on stage and paid her for the pizzas. He then explained that many churches…

In his book, Life Coaching Skills: How to Develop Skilled Clients, Richard Nelson-Jones writes, “The Chinese proverb says l hear, I forget. I see, I remember. I do, I understand. Learning by doing is essential to successful coaching. Knowledge gained by exploring oneself, hearing and observing gets clarified…

In Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash A Revolution In Your Life in Christ, Peter Scazzero writes, “The Bible does not spin the flaws and weaknesses of its heroes. Moses was a murderer. Hosea's wife was a prostitute. Peter rebuked God! Noah got drunk. Jonah was a racist. Jacob was a liar. John…

In The New Republic Leon Wieseltier takes aim at Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s comments regarding the need to face the future on our knees. “This country was not built by people on their knees. It was built by people on their feet, with their hands as they were guided by their minds,” says Wieseltier. --The…

A new Gallup poll suggests more than 9 in 10 Americans say they believe in God, even though unbelief has risen slightly over the past sixty years. The survey found the percentage of Americans who affirm their belief in God decreased from 96 to 92 percent since 1944. The results indicate younger people…

A new survey by the Pew Research Center suggests more Americans are more confused about the religious convictions of President Barak Obama. Overall, the study found the proportion of the American public who believe the President is a Christian has declined, while overall, most of those surveyed say they…

Most believers expect the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to occur during their lifetime. Many others believe that a key event in those happenings will be the Rapture, or snatching away of the church. Now a retired retail executive from New Hampshire, who is also an atheist, says, when the rapture occurs,…

The Center for Public Christianity in Sydney, Australia conducted a poll about the holiday and tenants of the Christian Faith. The survey of 2,500 average Australian citizens turned up some surprising results. The survey found nearly half of the respondents believed Jesus Christ rose from the dead, though…

FAITH/WORKS Many bosses tell their employees how valuable they are, but Leonard Abess Jr. put his money where his mouth is. In November 2008, Abess sold a majority stake in Miami based National Bancshares. Rather than putting the money in his account, Abe3ss took $60 million of his own money form the…

The action of repentance is always inward. The consequences of repentance are always outward.

The Lifesaving Rope For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10 Show…

There’s a familiar old story that’s told about a tightrope walker who did incredible stunts. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then, he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a wheelbarrow. As the story goes, there…

There's a story about a farmer who was visited by a couple of young, energetic evangelists. They knocked on his door and asked if he 'was saved.' The farmer left the two at the door and went into his farmhouse for a pencil and a pad of paper. Coming back to the two evangelists, he gave them a list of…

This is not a Sermon, it's more of a Biblical breakdown of Salvation supported by over 100 Bible Verses. Detailed Plan of Salvation Recognize sin and unworthyness The Commandement, God's only Commandement in the Garden of Eden Gen 2:16,17 Commandment broken, disobediance and seperation Gen 3:1-6 Gen…

WORKS The bombing of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 is bringing the best out of most people, and the worst out of others. The rescue workers, some of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice, inspire me. Democrats and Republicans are getting along with one another, setting aside…

FAITH AND WORKS In a recent BC comic strip, daddy ant comes into the room where son ant is attached by wire to the Television Set. “Son, did you really blow your entire allowance on that video game?” “Yes.” The son admitted. Dad then gives the dreaded lecture. “You need to learn how to manage your money!”…

CONSISTENCY Two French government ministers traveling to the unveiling of a new radar speed trap outside Paris were caught exceeding the speed limit as they went to the event. Reporters using handheld radar guns recorded Transport Minister Gilles de Robien's car traveling through Paris at 62 mph in a…

What follows is a brief overview of traditional matters of introduction to James–Jude. I have also provided brief bibliographies listing mostly commentaries. I assume the presence of articles in the IVP dictionaries and in NT introductions. One additional word of preface. James through 2 Peter and Jude…

A Aaron, ' = "light bringer" Aharown {a-har-one'} 1) brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest Aaron Aaron {ah-ar-ohn'}= "light-bringer" 1) the brother of Moses, the first high priest of Israel and head of the whole priestly order ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

James 1:2-4 2 My family once lived next door to a woman in her eighties who was admittedly crusty and made a life out of being just a touch out-of-sorts about most things. It was her "gig," and we loved her for it. She claimed that her daily gin and cigarettes kept her fresh! Her sister, on the other…

#1 — The Conflict In God’s FamilyPlease press the microphone to listen to the talk. Requires the free RealPlayer®. Installation instructions available. “The Conflict In God’s Family” — another look at the Biblical basis for understanding the plan of salvation as God’s provision for restoring peace in…

Lechem - Bread by Josa Bivin1 "For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world." John 6:33 When Richard and Lucinda (our volunteer workers) first came to Israel, they noticed plastic sacks containing pieces of bread hanging from the sides of the trash containers…