Tag: James
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Jesus didn’t die to keep you the same
Jesus died to save sinners. It is out of the love that he has for that he died. But it is also because he loves us that he didn’t die to keep us the same. When the gospel takes root in someone’s heart, part of the evidence for a sincere faith is a life that…
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You can’t love God if you don’t love people
Originally published December 13, 2016 James says If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “you shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well” (James 2:8). points Royal Law is an interesting phrase. That’s the only time it’s used in the entire Bible. James follows up mentioning this royal law…
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A sinner’s guide to repentance
Originally published March 22, 2017 Repentance is sincere remorse or regret for an action. Theologically, repentance is associated with the idea of turning away from sin and turning to God. James 4:7-10 gives what’s almost like a “how to” guide for repentance. It’s not exhaustive, but he says five things that are important to repentance. 1. Repentance involve…
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The destructive force of our words
Originally published as “Only you can prevent forest fires: the destructive force of our words.” Originally published, February 20, 2017 I was in Florida several years ago and Florida was having wildfires. Some areas were evacuating. If a person smoked a cigarette, they were told that they couldn’t throw it on the ground or it would start a…
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Can a person truly have faith without living like they do?
Originally published December 20, 2016 Vegans. When you’re a vegan, you don’t eat meat or use animal products. Being vegan is a lifestyle. Now if I said that I was vegan and invited you over to my place for dinner, and you said what are we having “surt and turt….we’re having some fish and steak”…
Josh Benner 