What do the pretenders look like in Christ’s church? What do those who profess, but do not possess Jesus, act like that gets them by and allows them to often stay in Christ’s church all through their lives? Since Jesus warned of this, and it has always been a challenge that faced Christ’s church, God has provided examples in the New Testament of how these “look-a-likes” were dealt with.
Open to James 2:14, look how Pastor James, brother of Jesus, wrote to the earliest, local assembly of believers who met in Jerusalem. He was Christ’s earthly brother, now as a pastor of the “home church”, the genuine “First” church in Jerusalem.
From the start, Christ’s church has faced those who want the benefits of salvation but do not want to bow the knee and live the life. Because of that, James gives us such clear descriptions of a faith that is unable to save sinners from eternal death. We each need to be personal-faith-examiners this morning.
In James 2:14-17, we can listen to one of James’ stirring messages, delivered to those early saints, sprinkled even then, with some Christian look-alikes.
James has a very stern warning for those church-goers: examine whether your faith is REAL!
From GEM-19c – Healthy Faith Vs. Demon Faith (080316AM)
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