1. James
Faith that is Real

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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.

13. 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,

14. 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