07 The Problem of Partiality (James 2:1-13)

This is part of a Bible Study series on the Epistle of James. You can find more information on the complete series by going to the Series Overview. This Week: James 2:1-13 Date: February 7, 2016 Series: Shoe Leather Theology: Study of James This Week’s Resources: The Compass Bible Study (pdf) Study Notes (pdf) PowerPoint Slides (Ankeny … Continue reading 07 The Problem of Partiality (James 2:1-13) →

06 How to Receive the Word

This is part of a Bible Study series on the Epistle of James. You can find more information on the complete series by going to the Series Overview. This Week: James 1:19-27 Date: January 31, 2016 Series: Shoe Leather Theology: Study of James This Week’s Resources: The Compass Bible Study (pdf) Study Notes (pdf) PowerPoint Slides … Continue reading 06 How to Receive the Word →

Old Testament Spotlight: Job on Trials

This is part of a Bible Study series on the Epistle of James. You can find more information on the complete series by going to the Series Overview. This Week: Job 1:1-2:10 Date: January 24, 2016 Series: Shoe Leather Theology: Study of James This Week’s Resources: The Compass Bible Study (pdf) Study Notes (pdf) PowerPoint Slides … Continue reading Old Testament Spotlight: Job on Trials →

03 The Gift of Trials

This is part of a Bible Study series on the Epistle of James. You can find more information on the complete series by going to the Series Overview. This Week's Text: James 1:13-18 Date: January 17, 2016 Series: Shoe Leather Theology: Study of James This Week’s Resources: The Compass Bible Study (pdf) Study Notes (pdf) PowerPoint … Continue reading 03 The Gift of Trials →

Epistle of James Recommended Commentaries

While there are seemingly countless commentaries on the Epistle of James from a wide variety of authors and theological backgrounds, below is a list of suggested commentaries that provide solid, meaty teaching without digging too deeply into the technical aspects of the text. Barclay, W. (Ed.). (1976). The letters of James and Peter. Philadelphia: Westminster … Continue reading Epistle of James Recommended Commentaries →

Bible Study The Epistle of James Series Overview

This is the cover page for all of the resources connected with a verse-by-verse study of the Epistle of James.Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James, the brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all who are at variance and enmity; … Continue reading Bible Study The Epistle of James Series Overview →

Poem on Convictions

Some ships go east, and some go west, Before the wind that blows; It's the set of the sail, and not the gale; That determines the way it goes. … Continue reading Poem on Convictions →

Convictions vs. Compromise

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 3 Daniel 1:8-21 “Those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me will be lightly esteemed.”– 1 Samuel 2:30b “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” – Proverbs 16:7 Some ships … Continue reading Convictions vs. Compromise →

Revival is the Work of God’s Spirit

Revival is the work of God’s Spirit, and He works on each individual according to his or her station and need. It is important that the minister understand the objectives and work of the Holy Spirit, as well as the situation and spiritual condition of the members of his congregation (Prov. 27:23). His preaching and … Continue reading Revival is the Work of God’s Spirit →

Godly Youth in a Pagan Land

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 2 Daniel 1:3-7 “And some of your own sons, who will come from you, whom you will father, shall be taken away, and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” –Isaiah 39:7 “A majority of twenty-somethings – 61% of today's young adults – … Continue reading Godly Youth in a Pagan Land →