At the end of chapter one, James briefly mentioned the importance of controlling our tongues. Now here in James 3:1–12, he goes all in. These verses are packed with vivid illustrations which James uses to impress upon us just how powerful our tongues are. It’s a small muscle in our mouths, but it can set a life or a family or ...Read More ➔

This Sunday we arrive at James 2:14–26 and what is probably the heart of the letter and one of the more debated and discussed passages in the New Testament. The reason this passage is so well known is because on the surface it sounds like James may be contradicting one of the main tenets of gospel doctrine—that we are justif...Read More ➔

I’m really looking forward to digging into James 2:1–13 with you this week. It’s a convicting but sculpting passage. Although the truth in it might sting, it can also shape the life and culture of a local church. That’s how the Word works—it breaks us down to build us up. The issue at hand is partiality. J...Read More ➔