We must ask ourselves, why are we saying what we are saying- and on the other end why am I listening to what is being said- Evil speaking is such a common sin that it seems fashionable to partake in it.

What did James mean by drawing near to God and how is that accomplished.

The first sign of true humility is submission to God. Submission to God is a major componant of repentance

As believers God is tirelessly on our side

In this message we have election, reconciliation, and what is divine jealousy.

There are many doctrines that James brings out, in this section it is Total Depravity.

What makes an activity Christian-

The Church's identity as the Redemptive Kingdom.

Are we to -usher in the kingdom of God--

After further illustration of the reality of the two kingdoms we look at how believers are to live in the Common kingdom.