JAMES 1:26-27   When Jesus Christ is really indwelling a person, it will result in true religion. The word “religion” as used in James 1:26-27 is not synonymous with the word “salvation.” James used it in the sense of an outward expression of that which is inward. The inner faith...

JAMES 1:22-25   Whereas James 1:22-24 view the person who does not act upon the basis of the Word, verse 25 looks at the person who does act on the basis of the Word of God. He is like one who does something about what he sees in the mirror....

JAMES 1:19-21 James wanted all believers to be alert to comprehend the Word of God. This is very important since “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). The Word of God gives us faith to believe, and when we believe, God creates new life...

JAMES 1:16-18 James left no doubt about the fact that God is the giver of all that is good. James cautioned, “Do not err” (James 1:16). The Greek word translated “err” means “to go astray” or “to go off course.” It was used to describe a ship that had been...

JAMES 1:12-15 When temptations to do evil come into our lives, let us never think that they have come from God; instead, God is doing what He can to prevent us from falling into sin. However, our flesh is so weak that we disregard Him occasionally and follow evil. James...

JAMES 1:9-11 When James wrote concerning a brother of “low degree” (James 1:9), we must remember that he was writing from a human viewpoint. Only humans characterize one person as being of low degree and another as being of high degree, because God is not a respecter of persons. James...

JAMES 1:1-8 The more often faith is tried, the easier it becomes to endure trials because they produce patience. And through trials, the believer becomes more steadfast in his faith. Endurance is the ability to withstand hardship or stress. Patience is the ability to bear pain without complaint, evidencing self-control....

COLOSSIANS 3:13-17 We must beware of false peace. Some who do wrong may have a peace about it, but it does not come from God. As someone has said, “Peace of heart alone is not always the peace of God.” A significant test to apply to determine the origin of...

COLOSSIANS 3:12; TITUS 3:1-7 The believer is to put on “kindness” (Col. 3:i2).This refers to a gentle, gracious disposition. When I think of this quality, a particular godly leader comes to mind. Years ago another leader in the area did him much harm and sought to ruin his reputation. In...

COLOSSIANS 3:5-11 In Colossians 3:10-11 Paul revealed three truths about those who have put on the new man. First, they have a divine nature. Each person who trusts Christ as Saviour has “put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him”...