James wants the believer to understand that true saving faith is a working faith and therefore works must be manifested in the life of the believer. Though this can be a potentially confusing portion of Scripture, it is important that we understand and apply what James is saying.

In this podcast, I have the privilege of talking with Pastor Sheldon Andreas on the subject of confessions and specifically the 1689 London Baptist Confession. We consider some of the benefits of using a historical confession like the 1689 and also some of the challenges that can be faced with a more substantial confession.

As James continues to show how the sin of partiality is evil in the sight of God, he turns to the argument of Scripture and shows how the law of God calls us to love neighbour. We also see that in God’s eyes all sin is worthy of condemnation and makes one guilty of transgressing … Fulfilling the Royal Law Read More »

James does not go easy on the professing community, but next he confronts the sin of partiality. While we would like to think that this is just a 1st century problem, we quickly realize that we are all in danger of showing partiality at times, and yet as those who have been saved by the … Exposing the sin of partiality Read More »

In this sermon David Bosma continues in our study of James and helps us to understand why it is essential that we are doers of the Word and not simply those who make a profession of faith. While we know that we are not saved by works, we also see that works are essential fruit … Doers of the word (part 2) Read More »

In this sermon we see James continue to explain what a Christian life should look like. We see that it is very different then the world around us, which praises a quick response and even a quick temper. But James calls us to be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.

James does not allow mankind the pass the blame for the problem of sin and evil, but he looks at us square in the face and says the problem is with us. And James explains the cycle of sin, that it comes as each one is lured and enticed through their own desires and then … Exposing the Cycle of Sin Read More »

We were blessed to have Ben visit with us for an evening and open God’s Word to us. He brings a message from Ps. 67, reminding us that God has blessed us and worked within us, that we might in turn be a light to the nations and that God might be praised among all … Message from Pastor Ben! Read More »

In this sermon we look at the truth that God is not the author of evil, nor does he tempt, nor is He tempted by evil. Though there are tensions in the Bible that are hard for us to understand, we want to affirm the holiness and goodness of God!

In this sermon we see James described the blessed man as one who perseveres through trials and then recieves the crown of life. So it is for all true believers, those who love God and have a living faith in Christ.