Faith and Obedience

Faith and Obedience
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 7/12/2020
James 1:19-27

Sermon Theme: True faith in Christ is anchored to the Law of Liberty so that we might remain steadfast under trials and obedient, by being both hearers of the Word as well as doers of the Word, specifically in loving the brethren, bridling the tongue, and rejecting the world, all for God’s glory!

I. THE BATTLE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS (James 1:19-21)
    A. The Insufficiency of Our Efforts
    B. The Power of the Implanted Word
        1. Repent of Your Sinfulness
        2. Receive the Word of Truth
        3. Rest in the Word of Truth

II. THE ANATOMY OF OBEDIENCE (James 1:22-25)
    A. The Hypocritical Hearer
    B. The Contemplative Doer
        1. The Law of Liberty
        2. The Need for Perseverance
        3. The Reality of Being Blessed

III. THE SPECIFICS OF PURE RELIGION (James 1:26-27)
    A. Taming the Tongue Continually
    B. Loving the Brethren Impartially
    C. Rejecting the World Ferociously