SERIES: The Book of James
TEXT: James 1:19-27
MESSAGE: “True Religion: James & Real Faith”

1. James

“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ…” — James 1:1a

– Matthew 13:55

– Mark 3:20-21

– John 7:1-9

– Galatians 1:18-19; 2:9

– Acts 15:13-21

– 1 Corinthians 15:7

2. Just Do It

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” — James 1:22

3. Jesus

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger… Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction…” — James 1:19, 27a

“The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…” — Exodus 34:6

“Sing to God, sing praises to his name…Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” — Psalm 68:4-5

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45