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Faith and Works; March 30, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Martin Luther hated this verse, and indeed, the whole book of James, because he had rediscovered the principle of salvation by grace through faith, … Continue reading →

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Faith and Works; June 1, 2024

Posted on June 2, 2024 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. It is this section that made Martin Luther call James “a book of straw.” Luther was combatting the then-current practice of indulgences, where the … Continue reading →

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Trials; November 3, 2021

Posted on November 6, 2021 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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