James Faith that is Real

Communion A memorial celebration Celebrating the life of Christ Celebrating the work of Christ Celebrating the promise of God in Christ Celebrating our salvation in Christ

Salvation in James Each epistle has a unique contribution Same message Individual attention to detail Individual context Bible isn’t a theology text book Written to specific people in specific contexts for specific purposes

James 1:17-21 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.

This you know, my beloved brethren This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.

Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995

Salvation in James Significant component in the theme of faith Bridge joining trials and sin of personal partiality The nature of salvation is the leg faith stands on

Salvation in James Salvation is initiated by God’s will Salvation brings forth life Salvation’s purpose is the righteousness of God Salvation is accomplished by God’s Word

Taking Communion with James God’s will…Jesus (the bread) Before the world began At the moment of need In the fullness of time

Taking Communion with James God’s will…the New Covenant (the cup) Different Internally transforming Spiritually mediated The forgiveness of sin Permanent and secure

Romans 8:1-4 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh,

so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. New American Standard Bible : 1995 Update. LaHabra, CA : The Lockman Foundation, 1995