The Untamable Tongue

James 3:1-18

Introduction

1. The Power

2. The Source

3. The Renewal

1. Paul vs. James?
2. Paul and James
3. Foundation
4. Faith
5. Fruit
6. Baptism

James 2:1-13

Introduction

1. Incompatible With Faith (1)

2. An Illustration (2-4)

3. Three Reasons (5-13)

a. God honours the poor

b. It makes no sense

c. The law of love

James 1:19-27

1. Why Do it?
2. Just Do It

James 1:1-18

Passage: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Outline

1. Two Problems in David's Kingdom
2. The problem of God's wrath
3. The only atonement

The Return of the King

2 Samuel 19-20

Introduction

1. David's Second Coming

2. The Shaky Kingdom

a. The problem of unity

b. The problem of sadness

c. The problem of violence

d. The surprising grace of God

2. Jesus' Second Coming

1. The Story in Twos

a. Two encounters

b. Two advisors

c. Two commanders

d. Two messengers

2. The Problem of Love and Justice

3. The Solution of the Gospel

2 Samuel 14-15

1. Betrayal
2. Exile
3. Trust

Like Father Like Sons

2 Samuel 13

1. Son of David #1

2. Son of David #2

3. Son of David #3