1. THE QUEST FOR CHRISTIAN MATURITY “In Faith and Practice” James 1:26-2:26 Theme: Belief ought to control behavior.

2. What we believe ought to dictate our actions.

3. Our actions always indicate the condition of our belief.

4. I.THE FACE OF GRACE A. The religion of acceptance.

5. I.THE FACE OF GRACE B. The law of freedom.

6. II. THE FACE OF FAITH A. Dead faith.

7. II. THE FACE OF FAITH B. Demonic faith.

8. II. THE FACE OF FAITH C. Dynamic faith.

9. “He chose to give us birth through the word of truth.” James 1:18

10. “So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” Romans 10:17