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James Lesson 8: Faith Tested by Responding to the Will of God (4:13-17)

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Responding to the Will of God (4:13-17) By Steve Budd Section Summary The genuiness of a person’s faith is characterized by doing the will of God “from the heart”. A constant disregard … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals: Similarities: Christ

We are moving along to the fourth part of our series Roman Catholics and Evangelicals: Agreements and Differences. In this section we will discuss another area of agreement, the doctrine of Christ. The basic concept is that Jesus is fully … Continue reading

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What’s the big deal with the Cross…

The Last Seven Words of Christ while on the Cross A few weeks ago I was having a discussion with my pastor Warren Coe about some thoughts I had been having about items to post on this blog.  I had … Continue reading

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THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS: VOICE FROM THE CROSS

By Warren Coe South Suburban Evangelical Free Church LUKE 23: 33-38 Introduction 1. Premier Nazi-hunter, Simon Wiesenthal, tells about being yanked out of work detail & sent to a darkened hospital room in a WWII concentration camp. Lying on a … Continue reading

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James Lesson 7: Faith Tested by Reaction to Selfish Strife (4:1-12)

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Reaction to Selfish Strife (4:1-12) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary Continuing, habitual friendship with the world is grounded in human wisdom, and is evidence of unbelief. Such … Continue reading

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James Lesson 6: Faith seen by Production of Self Control (3: 1-18)

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Production of Self Control (3:1-18) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary The genuineness of a person’s faith will inevitably be demonstrated by his speech. The tongue only produces … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals: Similarities: Human Beings

We are on to part three of our series Roman Catholics and Evangelicals: Agreements and Differences. In this section we will discuss the similarities in the view of human beings. This is from chapter 3 in the book if you … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals: Similarities: God

We are on the second chapter of the book Roman Catholics and Evangelicals: Agreements and Differences by Norman Geisler. This chapter is on the second item of doctrine that Catholics and evangelicals have in common. This item is the doctrine … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals: Similarities: Revelation

Now before we get going to far here, let’s remember that the Christian Church which is the body of all true believers was at one point in history only the Catholic Church.  So, by that fact alone we would expect … Continue reading

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Catholics and Evangelicals Series

The still small voice in my head keeps telling me to get to work on this series. Let’s get started. This is going to be a ton of fun! Did you get your book yet? Again, the book I am … Continue reading

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James Lesson 3: Faith Tested by Response to the Word (1:19-27)

James: Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Response to the Word (1:19-27) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary When the true disciple hears God’s Word, there is an affection for its truth and a … Continue reading

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James Lesson 4: Faith Tested by Reaction to Partiality (2:1-13)

James:Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Reaction to Partiality (2:1-13) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary Human beings are not inclined to be impartial, but God is. Whether it concerns salvation, judgement, or discipline, … Continue reading

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James Lesson 5: Faith Seen By What You Do (2: 14-26)

James Lesson 5: Faith Seen By What You Do (2: 14-26) By Jerry Pottorff South Suburban Evangelical Free Church SSEFC ABF – Winter 2005 Lesson 5 – James 2: 14-26 Main Thought The genuiness of a person’s profession in Jesus … Continue reading

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Back to work: Catholics and Evangelicals

The biggest part of our house painting project is complete.  We have primed and painted an entire two story house.  We still have to do all of the staining and varnishing but that is easy in comparison.  Hew, my body … Continue reading

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James Lesson 2: Faith Tested by Blame in Temptation (1:13-18)

Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Blame in Temptation (1:13-18) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary God is not responsible for our temptations or for the sins that result from succumbing to them. Rather, … Continue reading

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James Lesson 1: Faith Tested by Perseverance Through Trials (1:1-12)

Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Perseverance Through Trials (1:1-12) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Introduction The Book of James is not steeped in doctrine like many of the Pauline Epistles, but it is rich … Continue reading

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Study of James: Introduction

James:Tests of a Living Faith By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Introduction The New Testament Book of James may well be viewed as a practical commentary on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Like Jesus, James presents a series … Continue reading

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Study on the Book of James

This is a challenging book to be sure. It is very convicting and if it does not make you squirm a bit I would wonder about the condition of your soul. The study is lead by Steve Budd.  He is … Continue reading

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