Children are helpless in every way without their parents. We, adults, are helpless in every way without our Heavenly Father. We cannot save ourselves.

We are at the same time (simul) saint (Justus) and sinner (Peccator). This is what life looks like for those who are in Christ. We have been forgiven and saved by grace through faith because of Jesus' death and resurrection, and this makes us saints. Yet, we also still have a sinful nature and still continue to sin while we are on this earth. But who we are is not based on our sin and what we've done. Who we are is based on what God has done for us.

Pastor James teaches us what humility allows us to do in the midst of a conflict.

We have conflict in this world because of sin, which means we will all face conflict at some time or another. It might be with someone outside the church, and it might be with someone inside the church. James gives us a few words as to what to do when conflict comes, while ultimately looking to the cross where all conflict can be healed.

Pastor James teaches us about worldly conflict and godly conflict.

As James tells us in chapter 2, faith without works is dead. Now, as we look to chapter 3, we're going to see the difference of faith in your words compared to faith in your actions, and the significance and effect that they can have on the body of Christ. Finally, we'll look to see how God impacts our faith by His actions.

James warns us about a counterfeit faith that he calls ‘dead faith’. Counterfeit means that some aspects look real, but it's not the real deal. Real faith shows itself in the work that Christ continues to do in and through us.

The Word of the Lord is taught from generation to generation, to children, and their children's children. God does not want His Word to depart from our hearts, but He wants it to be instilled in us all the days of our lives so that we can fight against the devil's schemes. God wants all people to hear His Word, believe, and be saved. That is God's will, and from generation to generation He uses sinners like you and me, to bring His plans and purposes to completion.

Part 6: What To Do When You Are Opposed by Pastor Brad & Pastor Glenn

Part 5: Rejoicing In Suffering - Pastor Brad by Pastor Brad & Pastor Glenn