You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? (James 2:20)

Introduction

Since Easter, we’ve spent time in Amos, being challenged about our responsibility to Live Out God’s Love by standing against injustice, and also unwrapping the gifts of the Holy Spirit, who enables us to live in God’s strength and not our own.

Continuing that emphasis on the importance of our faith being living and active, we will be hearing the New Testament voice of the Apostle James as he shares his perspectives on how we can live in wholehearted devotion to God. Combining the teaching of Jesus with Old Testament wisdom and proverbs, James shows us that true faith (and true wisdom) is found in the actions of loving God and loving our neighbour. We need not only to hear God’s word, but to do it as well – at all times looking to speak with love, serve the poor and be wholly devoted to God.

I’d really encourage you to read the book through (which will take less than 20mins), and for your general orientation I’d really recommend that you spend 8mins watching the Bible Project’s excellent summary of the message of James: https://bibleproject.com/videos/james/

The Sermons