James summarizes his admonition to authentic and active faith with the example of Abraham and also of Rahab as justification by works. We can examine the actions of these two godly characters in the Old Testament and see from their works the righteous…

James continues to emphasize the point that our works should manifest and authenticate our faith, and our faith that is not backed up by works is dead and vain. If we see those around us who are in need, we should be compelled to show the same love to …

Isaiah gives a report of the coming Messiah, who would come and suffer for the sins of God's children. However, Isaiah asks aloud, who shall believe our report? He answers the question in the second half of the verse, those to whom God has been reveale…

Bringing the second portion of the message on the promised land of Canaan, Elder James Conley describes the fruitfulness and plenty of the promised land. In the same manner, God has provided much sustenance and joy for the children of God and we need t…

God's original promise to Abraham, as well as Isaac and Jacob, was to give his promised seed the land of Canaan. Elder James Conley portrays the promised land of Canaan as a strong type of the New Testament Church and the believer's responsiblity to pr…

When we follow the royal law to love our neighbor as ourselves, we should never exhibit partiality or favortism among other based on any criteria. James even declares that it is sinful to show favortism to the rich over the poor children of God. We sho…

While we should certainly make a public profession of faith in Christ, our faith is authenicated in the sight of others by our works that back up our faith. If we have no good works to back up our faith, in the eyes of others our religion will be seen …

When we look at the world around us and especially when we are encountering tribulation, we have to have the correct perspective and worldview. It is man's nature to attempt to blame others for his own problems, and inevitably in the midst of tribulat…

James begins his epistle to suffering and beleagured Jewish believers with an admonition to have joy in the midst of tribulation and persecution. When we have the correct perspective, we should joyfully see tribulation as an opportunity to refine ourse…

In an introductory message to the book of James, we consider the historical setting of this book and the Jewish audience to which the pastor of the Jerusalem Church was writing unto. Since James is closely connected with the Gospel of Matthew, we exam…