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James -. II Peter. Living Faith Evidenced by Lifestyle. James chapters 3 - 5. Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter . Living faith evidenced by a believer’s lifestyle (3 :1-4:17) Living faith and its influence on the tongue (3:1-12) Our responsibility for what we say ( 3:1-5).
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James - II Peter
Living Faith Evidenced by Lifestyle. James chapters 3 - 5 Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Living faith evidenced by a believer’s lifestyle (3:1-4:17) Living faith and its influence on the tongue (3:1-12) Our responsibility for what we say (3:1-5) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Teachers held accountable for their teachings (3:1) Ateacher has great influence with his words, he is judged more strictly Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
One who is able to bridle his tongue is able to control his whole body (3:2–4) Christians need to understand the power of the tongue, and that a wicked tongue defiles the entire body. Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
The tongue gives expression to what is in the heart. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. The tongue is more unruly than any other creature (3:7-8) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
The tongue is dangerous because it cannot be controlled (3:8) The dangers of a double tongue (3:9-12) Unless tamed, the tongue will speak both blessings and curses out of the same mouth. Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Gossip is so destructive within the body of Christ ( Proverbs 16:28, 20:19) Wisdom necessary to live a lifestyle of faith (3:13-18) Wisdom brings proper behavior (3:13) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
The word “conversation” here, KJV, is referring to a person’s conduct or behavior Earthly wisdom (3:14-16) Brings strife, envying, and deceit Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Causes confusion and brings about evil works (3:16) Godly Wisdom (3:17-18) Pure, peaceable, gentle, produces good fruit (Gal 5) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Humility is necessary to live a lifestyle of faith (4:1-10, 4:13-15) God gives grace to the humble (4:6). By contrast, God will not extend grace to those who refuse to submit themselves to him. Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Some envy (4:2) Some refuse to ask for God’s help (4:2) Some ask with words but not in heart (4:3) Some live lives contrary to God (4:4) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
“Adulterers” here speaking of unfaithfulness to God – loving the world more than God but calling themselves followers of Christ. Friendship with the world is hatred against God (4:4) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
James admonishes his readers to submit themselves to God so that they may receive His grace (4:6-10) Humility exalted (4:6, 4:10) Authority against the devil promised (4:7) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
God draws near to those who seek him (4:8) Drawing near to God requires cleansing (4:8). This requires repentance, probably referred to in verse 9 as “mourning and weeping” Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Repentance brings purity of heart and mind (4:8) Humility requires submitting your desires to God, and accepting His will above your own (4:13-17) Failing to acknowledge God in making plans demonstrates a lack of faith Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
The believer does not trust God in care for his future (4:14) Does not acknowledge the brevity of life (4:14) Shows arrogance and pride (4:16) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Living faith demonstrated through prayer (5:13-20) The sick are exhorted to call upon the elders of the church for pray (5:13-14) Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
The emphasis here is on the “prayer of faith” – that is, the believer has a genuine faith in God that is evidenced by an action (stepping forward in faith). Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
Believers are exhorted to confess their faults and pray for one another (5:16) Unity is an essential component within the body of Christ Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
James 5:19-20. Believers have a responsibility to actively pursue those who fall from the truth. Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter
God honors the prayers of the faithful. We see an emphasis upon lifestyle. Faith is demonstrated in action, not merely in words. Lesson 3 | Bro Durrance | James – II Peter