An Overview of the Book of James
Faith is Demonstrated by:
Our Words and Deeds

Our works demonstrate our faith (2:16-17,24)
It is manifest in our speech (1:26; 3:,9-10)
This is a reflection of our heart (3:11-12)

Our Approach to God’s Word

God uses His word to call us and to save us (1:18)
Receive it eagerly and humbly (1:19-21)
Be more than hearers, [...]

Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33
“Ahab… did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him” (v. 30) — What did Ahab do to earn this infamous recognition?
He Failed to Learn from His Father’s Sins (v. 30; Ezekiel 18:14-17)
Sin Was a Trivial Thing to Him (v. 31; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 6:23)
He Allowed [...]

Text: Psalm 1
The Righteous Man is Blessed (v. 1-3)

He does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly – following their thinking/advice
He does not stand in the path of sinners – putting himself in a position to encounter them
He does not sit in the seat of scoffers – among those who grumble and complain
He delights [...]

Don’t Put Your Trust in Men – 1 Corinthians 4:6
Pride Goes Before Destruction – 1 Corinthians 10:12
Don’t Flirt with Sin – 2 Timothy 3:13
Pleasure vs. Consequences of Sin – Hebrews 11:25; Proverbs 13:15
Encourage One Another – Hebrews 3:13
Be Ready to Forgive – Luke 17:3-4
Read the article: Lessons from a Fallen Preacher

Text: Hebrews 3:12-13
We can be deceived into thinking sin is…
Not Sin – change the definition of what sin is
Right in Certain Situations – situation ethics
Not a Problem – God’s grace covers us
Excusable – “we’re only human” or “others are doing it”
Without Consequences – pleasure is temporary, consequences are eternal

Text: 1 John 2:15-17
Avenues of Temptation – 1 John 2:16

Lust of the flesh
Lust of the eyes
Pride of life

Examples of Satan Using these Avenues of Temptation

Eve – Genesis 3
Jesus – Matthew 4

God’s Promise About Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:13

No unique temptation
God is faithful
There will be a way of escape

What God has Provided to Help Us Overcome

His [...]