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The Epistle of James is now Available!
October 3, 2017 by Sam Storms
Several weeks ago I announced that my entire series of sermon notes on the book of Hebrews was available on my website. Today I’m happy to tell you that all twenty-two lessons on the book of James are now posted. If you are unfamiliar about how to access these documents, simply click on Resources at the top of the Home page, and then on Articles. Look under Biblical Studies, and at the bottom of the list you will see both Hebrews and James. These twenty-two articles are essentially a verse-by-verse analysis of James. I hope and pray you will find them helpful in your life or ministry, or in both.
Reflections on the Immutability of God
By: Sam Storms
Reflections on the Immutability of God
By: Sam Storms
Does it matter much if God can change? Or to put it in other terms, is it important to you and me that we understand and embrace the truth of divine immutbility? Continue reading . . . Does it matter much if God can change? Or to put it in other terms, is it important to you and me that we understand and embrace the truth of divine immutbility? Although these next two texts speak specifically of God the Father, they apply equally to the other two persons in the Godhead...Read More ➔
The Excellence and Encouragement of an Unchanging Christ
By: Sam Storms
The Excellence and Encouragement of an Unchanging Christ
By: Sam Storms
Change is inevitable in virtually every sphere of our existence. Next year we will witness a change in the presidency of the United States, and with it, regardless of who is elected, will undoubtedly come changes in our economy and our foreign policy and how much we pay in taxes. Continue reading . . . Change is inevitable in virtually every sphere of our existence. Next year we will witness a change in the presidency of the United States, and with it, regardless of who...Read More ➔
The Faith of a "Dog"
1By: Sam Storms
The Faith of a "Dog"
By: Sam Storms
“Jesus had a way of exasperating people. . . . It only takes a glance through one of the Gospels. Before you know it, you find yourself squirming” (Joni Eareckson Tada, Glorious Intruder 124). Continue reading . . . “Jesus had a way of exasperating people. . . . It only takes a glance through one of the Gospels. Before you know it, you find yourself squirming” (Joni Eareckson Tada, Glorious Intruder 124). If you think Joni’s being a...Read More ➔
The Love of Money and Contentment with What we Have
1By: Sam Storms
The Love of Money and Contentment with What we Have
By: Sam Storms
In the previous two articles we noted how the author of Hebrews appeals to the abiding presence of God as the incentive for our not loving money but resting content with what we have. So let’s now look more closely at the exhortation we find in Hebrews 12:5. Continue reading . . . In the previous two articles we noted how the author of Hebrews appeals to the abiding presence of God as the incentive for our not loving money but resting content with what we have. So...Read More ➔
"I will never leave you nor forsake you"
By: Sam Storms
"I will never leave you nor forsake you"
By: Sam Storms
How do we keep free from the love of money? Where do we find the power to remain satisfied and content with what we have? Through what means do we resist the temptation to lie and steal and sacrifice our families for the sake of greater gain? The author of Hebrews was unmistakable in his answer. It comes from knowing and trusting and enjoying the unending presence of God. Continue reading . . . How do we keep free from the love of money? Where do we find the power to re...Read More ➔
God's Presence and the Love of Money
By: Sam Storms
God's Presence and the Love of Money
By: Sam Storms
I’m not a huge fan of ranking the comparative benefits or blessings of the gospel. That being said, J. I. Packer has argued that adoption into the family of God as spiritual sons and daughters is the greatest blessing of the gospel. Others prefer justification, the truth that through faith we are declared righteous in Jesus. Occasionally you will hear someone talk about forgiveness of sins or the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as the greatest benefit we gain through...Read More ➔
A Review of "Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative"
By: Sam Storms
A Review of "Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative"
By: Sam Storms
Book Review: Kingdom Come by Sam StormsBy Nolan McNamee March 13, 2015 / www.reformedlibertarian.com Continue reading . . . Book Review: Kingdom Come by Sam StormsBy Nolan McNamee March 13, 2015 / www.reformedlibertarian.com After reading The Meaning of the Millennium which outlines four differing views on the millennium (dispensational premillennialism, historical premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism), I wanted to dive deeper into the perspective I ...Read More ➔
Fasting is Feasting on God
1By: Sam Storms
Fasting is Feasting on God
By: Sam Storms
If there is a single driving force in our society today it may well be what I call instant self-gratification. It is into this mindset in our society that the Bible speaks about fasting. Is it any wonder that few people are listening? Continue reading . . . If there is a single driving force in our society today it may well be what I call instant self-gratification. It is into this mindset in our society that the Bible speaks about fasting. Is it any wonder that few peo...Read More ➔
The Heart of True Worship
By: Sam Storms
The Heart of True Worship
By: Sam Storms
Mark 7:6-7 is one of the most terrifying and sobering texts in all of Scripture. In it Jesus exposes both the soul-shrinking wretchedness of “religion” and the horror of hypocrisy. Continue reading . . . Mark 7:6-7 is one of the most terrifying and sobering texts in all of Scripture. In it Jesus exposes both the soul-shrinking wretchedness of “religion” and the horror of hypocrisy. Look at it with me: “This people honors me with their li...Read More ➔
The Soul-Shrinking Wretchedness of Religion
1By: Sam Storms
The Soul-Shrinking Wretchedness of Religion
By: Sam Storms
There was a time here in the U.S. when the word “religion” was viewed in a positive light. To speak of someone as being “religious” was a good thing. It generally meant that he or she was a sincere Christian, a faithful member of some particular local church body, a person who was moral and honest and deeply devoted and passionate about their commitment to God. Not anymore! “Religion” and “religious” have almost become cuss...Read More ➔
Fred Zaspel, from Books-at-a-Glance, Interviews Sam Storms regarding his book, Kept for Jesus
By: Sam Storms
Fred Zaspel, from Books-at-a-Glance, Interviews Sam Storms regarding his book, Kept for Jesus
By: Sam Storms
I was recently interviewed by Fred Zaspel who oversees the excellent website, www.booksataglance.com. The focus of our conversation was my new book, Kept for Jesus. I hope you enjoy this and that you visit the website. It’s an excellent resource. Continue reading . . . I was recently interviewed by Fred Zaspel who oversees the excellent website, www.booksataglance.com. The focus of our conversation was my new book, Kept for Jesus. I hope you enjoy this and that yo...Read More ➔
How Pride Poisons the Soul
1By: Sam Storms
How Pride Poisons the Soul
By: Sam Storms
“Pride,” wrote Jonathan Edwards, “is the worst viper that is in the heart; it is the first sin that ever entered into the universe, and it lies lowest of all in the foundation of the whole building of sin, and is the most secret, deceitful and unsearchable in its ways of working, of any lusts whatsoever; it is ready to mix with everything; and nothing is so hateful to God, and contrary to the spirit of the Gospel, or of so dangerous consequence; and the...Read More ➔
Entertaining Angels Unawares
1By: Sam Storms
Entertaining Angels Unawares
By: Sam Storms
One of the more intriguing exhortations in the book of Hebrews is found in chapter thirteen, verse four. Continue reading . . . One of the more intriguing exhortations in the book of Hebrews is found in chapter thirteen, verse four. Actually, it isn’t the exhortation itself that I find fascinating but instead the reason or ground our author provides for obeying it: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels ...Read More ➔
If Christ is Risen, why do we Suffer?
3By: Sam Storms
If Christ is Risen, why do we Suffer?
By: Sam Storms
Yesterday I drew our attention to Paul’s exhortation to Timothy to “remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory” (2 Timothy 2:8-10). Continue reading . . . Yesterday I drew ...Read More ➔
Remember Jesus Christ, Risen from the Dead
By: Sam Storms
Remember Jesus Christ, Risen from the Dead
By: Sam Storms
Yesterday was Easter Sunday, or better still, Resurrection Sunday, where our thoughts and affections were especially directed to the reality of Christ as risen from the dead. My message at Bridgeway was based on the exhortation of Paul to his young protégé Timothy, in 2 Timothy 2:8-10. Continue reading . . . Yesterday was Easter Sunday, or better still, Resurrection Sunday, where our thoughts and affections were especially directed to the reality of Christ...Read More ➔
The Crown of Thorns
By: Sam Storms
The Crown of Thorns
By: Sam Storms
As we contemplate the events of Good Friday and the crucifixion of Jesus, let’s take a moment and, with the help of James Stalker, reflect on the crown of thorns placed on the brow of our Lord. Continue reading . . . As we contemplate the events of Good Friday and the crucifixion of Jesus, let’s take a moment and, with the help of James Stalker, reflect on the crown of thorns placed on the brow of our Lord. "When Adam and Eve were driven from the garden i...Read More ➔
Justin Taylor interviews Sam Storms about his book, 'Kept for Jesus.'
By: Sam Storms
Justin Taylor interviews Sam Storms about his book, 'Kept for Jesus.'
By: Sam Storms
An Interview with Sam Storms on what the New Testament Really Teaches About Assurance of Salvation and Eternal SecurityRead More ➔
The Unrighteous will not Inherit the Kingdom of God
6By: Sam Storms
The Unrighteous will not Inherit the Kingdom of God
By: Sam Storms
The Bible is unmistakably clear that unrepentant sexual immorality excludes one from the kingdom of God. Continue reading . . . The Bible is unmistakably clear that unrepentant sexual immorality excludes one from the kingdom of God. We see this most clearly in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice ho...Read More ➔
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