A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Works

Evidence of faith

Evidence of Faith – James 2:18-19

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What evidence is there that you have faith? More than our beliefs and rituals, our actions provide the evidence for our faith.

Faith and Actions Working Together

Faith and Actions Working Together – James 2:22

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James tells us that our faith and actions work together. We are saved by faith. And that saving faith is demonstrated by our actions.

Justification is a gift, not by works

What’s Wrong with Justification by Works?

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We will never experience justification based on our works. God offers his salvation by grace. And there is nothing we can do to earn it.

Bearing Fruit that Will Last

Bearing Fruit that Will Last – John 15:16-17

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Jesus calls on us to bear fruit that will last. Fruit that is the result of faithful service within his kingdom. Fruit fertilized by love.

a living faith

A Living Faith – James 2:14

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Does your faith in Christ prompt you to give to the needy, to care for the down and out, or to comfort those experiencing loss?

demonstrate repentance

Demonstrating Repentance – Acts 26:20

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Paul's message to all who was listen was to repent and turn to God. And then demonstrate their repentance with their actions.