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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.
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Six
By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Six
By: Sam Storms
We’ve looked closely at James 5:13-18 and must now address the question: Why doesn’t God always heal the sick? The reason why many are not healed may be answered in any one of eight ways. Continue reading . . . We’ve looked closely at James 5:13-18 and must now address the question: Why doesn’t God always heal the sick? The reason why many are not healed may be answered in any one of eight ways. I’ve written on this more extensively i...Read More ➔
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Five
By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Five
By: Sam Storms
Many of you who are unfamiliar with Bridgeway Church here in Oklahoma City may not fully understand what I mean when I say we are a church committed to both the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Continue reading . . . Many of you who are unfamiliar with Bridgeway Church here in Oklahoma City may not fully understand what I mean when I say we are a church committed to both the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Or, upon hearing that, you may respond by saying: &ld...Read More ➔
Have you ever wondered why so many churches in the PCUSA are leaving the denomination?
By: Sam Storms
Have you ever wondered why so many churches in the PCUSA are leaving the denomination?
By: Sam Storms
You have to read it to believe it. This from the blog of Rod Dreher Continue reading . . . You have to read it to believe it. This from the blog of Rod Dreher: This is not tragedy, it’s farce: “Allah bless us and bless our families and bless our Lord. Lead us on the straight path – the path of all the prophets: Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad,” and so went the prayer offered up by Wajidi Said, from the Portland Muslim C...Read More ➔
10 Things You should Know about the Christian's Responsibility to Human Government
By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should Know about the Christian's Responsibility to Human Government
By: Sam Storms
In this installment of 10 Things You should Know we’ll turn our attention to Romans 13:1-7 (and 1 Peter 2) and the Christian’s responsibility toward human government. Continue reading . . . In this installment of 10 Things You should Know we’ll turn our attention to Romans 13:1-7 (and 1 Peter 2) and the Christian’s responsibility toward human government. (1) All governmental authority comes from God (Romans 13:1,4,6). This applies to Phara...Read More ➔
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Four
By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Four
By: Sam Storms
Today we continue in our study in James 5 and the relationship between prayer and healing. Our single focus in this article will be on the phrase, “the prayer of faith.” Continue reading . . . Today we continue in our study in James 5 and the relationship between prayer and healing. Our single focus in this article will be on the phrase, “the prayer of faith.” Here again is the text: “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is...Read More ➔
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Three
By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Three
By: Sam Storms
We’ve been looking at James 5:13-18 and the subject of prayer and healing. Continue reading . . . We’ve been looking at James 5:13-18 and the subject of prayer and healing. Let’s look again at the text before we continue: “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the...Read More ➔
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Two
By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Two
By: Sam Storms
James 5:13-18 is an extremely rich and densely packed passage. In the previous article we looked at v. 13. Today we turn our attention to vv. 14-15. Continue reading . . . James 5:13-18 is an extremely rich and densely packed passage. In the previous article we looked at v. 13. Today we turn our attention to vv. 14-15. Here is the entire passage: “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sic...Read More ➔
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part One
By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part One
By: Sam Storms
So, let’s be honest with each other today about why we don’t pray as much as we know we should. Continue reading . . . So, let’s be honest with each other today about why we don’t pray as much as we know we should. When I talk with Christians of all ages and both genders, I hear comments like these: “Come on, Sam, we live in a digital world where religious rituals from medieval times, like prayer, simply don’t fit in. Enlight...Read More ➔
10 Things You should Know about what the Roman Catholic Church believes regarding Mary
6By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should Know about what the Roman Catholic Church believes regarding Mary
By: Sam Storms
In our continuing series on 10 things every Christian should know, we turn our attention to the Roman Catholic Church and its beliefs about the Virgin Mary. Continue reading . . . In our continuing series on 10 things every Christian should know, we turn our attention to the Roman Catholic Church and its beliefs about the Virgin Mary. (1) Rome believes that when Mary was conceived in the womb of her mother she was preserved and protected from the taint of origina...Read More ➔
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part Four
By: Sam Storms
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part Four
By: Sam Storms
We’ve been looking at biblical texts that are often cited as proof of trichotomy. None are so frequently mentioned as Hebrews 4:12 and 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Continue reading . . . We’ve been looking at biblical texts that are often cited as proof of trichotomy. None are so frequently mentioned as Hebrews 4:12 and 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the div...Read More ➔
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part Three
1By: Sam Storms
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part Three
By: Sam Storms
Now that we’ve looked at how the words soul, spirit, mind, and heart are used in the Bible, we turn our attention to particular passages of Scripture in the NT that are often used to defend the notion of trichotomy. Continue reading . . . Now that we’ve looked at how the words soul, spirit, mind, and heart are used in the Bible, we turn our attention to particular passages of Scripture in the NT that are often used to defend the notion of trichotomy. ...Read More ➔
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part Two
By: Sam Storms
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part Two
By: Sam Storms
In the previous article we spent considerable time looking at the use and meaning of the word “soul” in both the Old and New Testaments. We now turn our attention to the words “spirit”, “mind”, and “heart” in both testaments. Continue reading . . . In the previous article we spent considerable time looking at the use and meaning of the word “soul” in both the Old and New Testaments. We now turn our attent...Read More ➔
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part One
By: Sam Storms
Dichotomy and Trichotomy - Part One
By: Sam Storms
All Christians agree that God created us as a material (or physical) and immaterial (or spiritual) unity. But not all agree on the nature of the immaterial. Some argue that the immaterial dimension in human nature is divided into two distinct and separate faculties: soul and spirit. They are thus called Trichotomists: the three “parts” or “faculties” being the body, the soul, and the spirit. Others believe that the immaterial dimension cannot be s...Read More ➔
10 Things You should Know about the Filling of the Spirit in Ephesians 5.18
By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should Know about the Filling of the Spirit in Ephesians 5.18
By: Sam Storms
Today we continue our weekly series on 10 things you should know. Our focus is on being filled with the Spirit as Paul describes it in Ephesians 5:18. Continue reading . . . Today we continue our weekly series on 10 things you should know. Our focus is on being filled with the Spirit as Paul describes it in Ephesians 5:18. 1. Being filled with the Spirit is contrasted with being drunk with wine. Thus, it is a question of influence, control, or power. If you insis...Read More ➔
What Do You Think of Bill Johnson and Bethel?
1By: Sam Storms
What Do You Think of Bill Johnson and Bethel?
By: Sam Storms
On many occasions I have directed your attention to excellent articles written by Andrew Wilson, pastor in Eastbourne, U.K. The one he posted yesterday (6-8-16) may be the best yet. Like Wilson, I am often asked the question: “Sam, what do you think of Bill Johnson and Bethel?” I’ve been tempted to write an answer, but now I don’t need to. The article is too long to post here, so I urge you to follow the link to Andrew’s blog and read it in ...Read More ➔
The Latter Rain Movement and James 5.7
1By: Sam Storms
The Latter Rain Movement and James 5.7
By: Sam Storms
In chapter five, verse seven of his epistle, James gives an illustration of what our patience should be like. He compares it to the farmer who, after planting his seed, waits patiently for “the early and the late rains” and the fruit of the harvest that it will bring. Continue reading . . . In chapter five, verse seven of his epistle, James gives an illustration of what our patience should be like. He compares it to the farmer who, after planting his s...Read More ➔
Resolving Apparent Contradictions in the NT
By: Sam Storms
Resolving Apparent Contradictions in the NT
By: Sam Storms
As I’ve recently been preaching through John 13, the subject of Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus has been much on my mind. In the course of my research, I have looked once again at what appear to be three inconsistencies in the biblical text. I emphasize the word “appear”. Continue reading . . . As I’ve recently been preaching through John 13, the subject of Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus has been much on my mind. In the c...Read More ➔
10 Things You should know about the Work of the Holy Spirit
By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should know about the Work of the Holy Spirit
By: Sam Storms
In an earlier article we looked at 10 things we should know about the person of the Holy Spirit. In this article we turn our attention to the work of the Spirit. Continue reading . . . In an earlier article we looked at 10 things we should know about the person of the Holy Spirit. In this article we turn our attention to the work of the Spirit. (1) The Holy Spirit serves us as a “down payment” on the future inheritance of our salvation (2 Cor. 1:21-22...Read More ➔
Why Homosexuality is Not like other Sins
2By: Sam Storms
Why Homosexuality is Not like other Sins
By: Sam Storms
[A little more than two years ago (April 21, 2014) Jonathan Parnell posted this article at the website of Desiring God (www.desiringgod.org). Many, myself included, found it to be particularly insightful. I thought it would be good to post it again here.] Continue reading . . . [A little more than two years ago (April 21, 2014) Jonathan Parnell posted this article at the website of Desiring God (www.desiringgod.org). Many, myself included, found it to be particula...Read More ➔
Learning Patience from Job?
By: Sam Storms
Learning Patience from Job?
By: Sam Storms
There is a reason I put a question mark at the end of the title to this article. Continue reading . . . There is a reason I put a question mark at the end of the title to this article. Let me explain. In James 5:10-11, in order to reinforce his call for patience, our author directs our attention to the OT. He mentions the suffering, patience, and steadfastness of “the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord” (v. 10b). We don’t know whom he had in mi...Read More ➔
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