Sermons

Faith that doesn’t save!

James 2:14-26

1. ‘Faith’ that cannot save (James 2:14-20)

• a useless example (v14-17)
• the ultimate example of ‘faith’ that cannot save (v19)

2. Faith that saves (James 2:18-26)

• faith and actions – “don’t just say it, do it!” (v18)
• two examples of faith that saves

1. Abraham (v20-24 see also Gen 12:1-4, 22:1-20, Heb 11:17-19)
2. Rahab (v25-26 see also Joshua 2:8-13)

3. what James is NOT saying

• Take context into account
• Notice the way words are used
• Compare with the rest of the Bible
• Faith in Action – don’t just say it, do it!

Preacher: Steve Blencowe

The Gospel Flatters No-one!

James 1:19-27

1. Be quick to listen… v19-20

to the implanted word v21

the perfect law that gives freedom v25

(Jeremiah 31:33)

2. … to the truth… v21

the truth that doesn’t not flatter

but the truth that saves

3. And keep walking… v22-25

… not just talking v26-27

Preacher: Steve Blencowe