Cary Cox, from James 3:7-12. James emphasizes the extreme wickedness and inappropriateness of using our speech against people, who are made in the image of God. Our language reveals the condition of our heart and the genuineness of our faith.

Cary Cox, from Romans 15:30. Paul asks the Roman Christians to pray for him. In Paul’s prayer request we see six aspects of Christian, gospel prayer.

Cary Cox, from James 3:1-6. Our speech reflects our heart. Our words are evidence of our faith. James warns us of the sins of the tongue, beginning with church leadership. May we repent of speech-sins, and bring our tongues under control, for the glory of God!

Cary Cox, from Romans 15:24-29. Paul was not ashamed to ask for money for the mission of the gospel and his ministry to the churches. The gospel changes how we view money and how we use money.

Cary Cox, from James 2:25-26. James holds up Rahab the prostitute as an example of the right kind of faith – a faith in God that shows itself in outward works of obedience.

Cary Cox, from Romans 15:15-24. We see the apostle Paul’s heart shining through as he describes his gospel ambition. Paul’s passion for the glory of God is the heartbeat of God himself! God is passionate about his glory in all the nations, through the gospel of Jesus! This should be the driving heartbeat of the … Continue reading Gospel Ambition – Romans Study 94

Cary Cox, from Romans 15:14-21. Paul’s heart is on full display! As he describes his work in the gospel of Christ, we see that he has an inward vision for ministry to the local church, and an outward vision for the mission to the nations! As Christians, our hearts should beat for the same things!

Cary Cox, from James 2:18-24. James drives home his argument that true, saving faith is always shown by our works. Inward, invisible faith is seen in our outward, visible acts of obedience. We also compare James’ teaching with Paul’s teaching on faith and works.

Cary Cox, from Romans 15:13. Paul closes the main body of his letter with a prayer for the church, for HOPE. The local church is an oasis of hope in a broken world! Our hope comes from the God of hope, through faith in Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Cary Cox, from James 2:14-17. James is teaching us what true, saving faith looks like. Real faith always shows itself genuine by overflowing into works of obedience. A self-professed, so-called faith, without works, is dead.