…When It Comes To Respect Of Persons? How Is Your Faith… …When It Comes To Respect Of Persons? James 2:1-13
God no partiality (Rom. 2:11) Jesus no partiality (Matt. 22:39) Disciples no partiality (James 2:1)
Jesus Christ Is The Lord Of Glory (1) Disciples are to be like their teacher (Lk. 6:40) Sharing in that glory (Rev. 5:9; 7:9) Become Judges With Evil Thoughts (4) Incorrect judging (Matt. 7:1-5) Correct judging (Jn. 7:24) Contrast between (1 Cor. 6:1-8)
Despise Those Who Are Honored (5) Chosen: Through the gospel (2 Thess. 2:13-14) The gospel is for all (Mk. 16:15-16) The poor more likely to receive (Lk. 6:20; 1 Cor. 1:26) Held accountable for this (2 Cor. 5:10)
End Up Honoring Oppressors (6-7) Who crucified the Lord? (1 Cor. 2:8) Who opposed the apostles? (Acts 4:1-3) Who mocked Paul at Athens? (Acts 17:18) Break The Royal Law (8-11) Fundamental law (Mk. 12:29-34; Rom. 13:9-10) Clear that this is sin (James 2:9-11)
Will Be Judged In This (12-13) Something that sets us free (Jn. 8:31-36) Sets aside man’s restrictions and prejudices (Col. 2:20-22) No mercy for the one who shows no mercy (Matt. 6:14-15)