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Category Archives: James
The people you stop following…
Last night during our Bible Study on the book of James we discussed (well…I talked about) intentionality and sin. A little earlier I had taught a logic class of sorts, and read the following from Proverbs: Keep your heart with all … Continue reading
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Carnal Christians…
Thomas Manton on James 2:19… You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! “…a carnal Christian is in as great danger as a pagan, or idolator or heretic; for thought his judgment be … Continue reading
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He says he has faith…
Thomas Manton on James 2:14… What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? “If a man say he hath faith.- Say, that is the boast of it … Continue reading
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Heirs…
Thomas Manton on James 2:5… Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? “All God’s people are … Continue reading
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An excellent exchange…
Thomas Manton on James 1:3… …knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. “…it is an excellent exchange to part with outward comforts for inward graces. Fiery trials are nothing if you gain patience. Sickness with patience, is better … Continue reading
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Satan hath a spite…
Thomas Manton on James 1:3… …knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. “From that, your faith. The chief grace which is tried in persecution is faith; so in 1 Peter i. 7, ‘That the trial of your faith, … Continue reading
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Our strength as Christians…
Thomas Manton on James 1:3… …knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. “From that knowing, ignorance is the cause of sorrow. When we do not rightly discern of evils, we grieve for them. Our strength, as men, lieth … Continue reading
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Plowing with God’s heifer…
Thomas Manton on James 1:2… My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials… “…natural senses do not perceive the worth and price of spiritual privileges; for I suppose the apostle speaketh not there of the incapacity … Continue reading
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The new claim…
Thomas Manton on James 1:1… James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. “In Christ God hath a new claim in you, and ye are bought with his … Continue reading
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