the death of life
It has been a while since I have written to you. I have been pretty discouraged about blogging lately, because my last blog yielded no comments. I did, however, receive many hits. So perhaps it was just what I wrote. Anyway, I am going to start logging my finding on the book of James, which I am studying. I have been reading it regularly for some time now, and think I have an understanding for what it says enough to show others what I have learned. Let me warn you now, this may sting a little.
I will jump around in the study, but rest assured, I will cover the entire book. Maybe a few times. There’s a lot in there. It’s only five chapters and, in my Bible, four pages. So it’s not a long book. I will dispense with any further introduction and dive in.
Faith without works is DEAD.
That is the most terrifying thing I have ever read. In chapter two, verses fourteen through twenty-six, James writes how to be a Christian. If you ever wanted to know, this is as simple as it gets. Our faith goes hand in hand with good works, or deeds. You CANNOT have one without the other. So Christians will do good works. Simple enough. Scary part: (v15 16) If you fail to do a good work, you are not having faith. In v21 James shows how Abraham was counted faithful and righteous: his obedience. His obedience (which can only be shown through actions) made him worthy to be called God’s friend (Isaiah 41:8).
If you are not showing faith through good works, don’t tell people you have it. Any fool can believe (2:19). But it takes more to act. Band-aids anyone?
HI, I am a new blogger and looking forward to following your post. I have read all your posts so far and I note a taste of confusion and a feeling you don’t understand the Bible. Am i right? If you are I would like to suggest a few things. First, look at the kind of Bible you are reading. Is it KJV. I have found this Bible is the closest to what the original documents say and the easiest to understand. Then I suggest If you are looking for a passage to read begin with the book John.
@gods messenger: i’ve actually not written on this blog in a long time. my new one (is very recently begun) is at needingjesus.wordpress.com. i suggest you go take a look. its way better, and i was just a 15 year old kid when i wrote these.