The Blessing of Perseverance (James 1:12-18)
John Parker, 16th September 2018Part of the Study of James series, preached at a Fordham Sunday Service service
1. God does not give birth to sin, we do vv12-15
2. Don’t be deceived, God is unchangingly good vv16-17
3. A Christian has been born for good v 18
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1:13 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
1:14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.
1:15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
1:16 Don't be deceived, my dear brothers.
1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
1 Comment
Celia Ford
2nd March 2024
Hello Paul…an old friend writing from St Luke’s days…so enjoyed last Sunday’s message…have just lost a very dear aunt and needed your encouraging and reassuring words…she was a believer ,suffered horribly… died peacefully eventually thank God.
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