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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.
The Three-Fifths Compromise: An Ugly Chapter in the History of our Constitution
1By: Sam Storms
The Three-Fifths Compromise: An Ugly Chapter in the History of our Constitution
By: Sam Storms
With our nation in the throes of a venomous race for the presidency, I’ve been drawn to a closer look at our Constitution and some of the issues that set the tone for the first 100 years of this country’s history. Continue reading . . . With our nation in the throes of a venomous race for the presidency, I’ve been drawn to a closer look at our Constitution and some of the issues that set the tone for the first 100 years of this country’s hi...Read More ➔
The Relevance of the Parable of the “Good” Samaritan for Today’s Racially Divided World
By: Sam Storms
The Relevance of the Parable of the “Good” Samaritan for Today’s Racially Divided World
By: Sam Storms
In the aftermath of so much racial division and hatred in our society, I was drawn once again to a consideration of the Parable of the “Good” Samaritan. I put the word “Good” Samaritan in quotes because, as you probably know, as far as the Jewish people in the first century were concerned there was no thing as a “good” Samaritan. They were hated and despised and avoided at all costs. Continue reading . . . In the aftermath of so...Read More ➔
A Staggering Revelation of the Breathtaking Beauty of the Risen and Glorified Christ
By: Sam Storms
A Staggering Revelation of the Breathtaking Beauty of the Risen and Glorified Christ
By: Sam Storms
Few portrayals of our risen Lord are as awe-inspiring and breathtaking as that which we find in Revelation 1. Continue reading . . . Few portrayals of our risen Lord are as awe-inspiring and breathtaking as that which we find in Revelation 1. Here is what John saw and how he responded: Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a lon...Read More ➔
10 Things You should Know about Thomas Aquinas
4By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should Know about Thomas Aquinas
By: Sam Storms
We Protestants often fail to take note of the unique and sometimes profitable contributions of Roman Catholic theologians of the past. So today we look at 10 things we should know about Thomas Aquinas. Continue reading . . . We Protestants often fail to take note of the unique and sometimes profitable contributions of Roman Catholic theologians of the past. So today we look at 10 things we should know about Thomas Aquinas. (1) Thomas Aquinas was born at Roccasecc...Read More ➔
A Brief Word to J. I. Packer on his 90th Birthday
1By: Sam Storms
A Brief Word to J. I. Packer on his 90th Birthday
By: Sam Storms
Today is J. I. Packer’s 90th birthday. Longevity in life and ministry is often taken for granted in our day. We quickly forget that Thomas Aquinas died at the age of 49. Both John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards were 54 when they entered the presence of Jesus. Charles Spurgeon died much too soon at the age of 57. Martin Luther outlived them all, passing away at the age of 62. The church of Jesus Christ should pause and thank God for sustaining Packer’s remarkable...Read More ➔
Is the Reformation Over?
1By: Sam Storms
Is the Reformation Over?
By: Sam Storms
Someone recently asked me if I believed that the Protestant Reformation is over? That’s a loaded question that would likely elicit an equally loaded answer. It took my mind back to an article I wrote several years ago. The article was a book review of the volume by Mark Noll and Carolyn Nystrom, titled: Is the Reformation Over? An Evangelical Assessment of Contemporary Roman Catholicism (Baker Academic, 2005). I thought it might be helpful to re-post it here. After...Read More ➔
Rejoicing in Reconciliation: Reflections on the Atonement
By: Sam Storms
Rejoicing in Reconciliation: Reflections on the Atonement
By: Sam Storms
I recently listened to a lecture by a pastor who was determined to undermine the biblical doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. As part of his defense, he argued that it is unbiblical to speak of God being reconciled to us. It is we alone, he insisted, who are reconciled to God. In other words, he believes that there is nothing in God that needs to occur for us to be reconciled to him. His wrath does not need to be propitiated. His justice does not need to be sati...Read More ➔
10 Things You should Know about the Wrath of God
By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should Know about the Wrath of God
By: Sam Storms
Many would prefer that we only speak of God’s love and grace. But apart from the reality of divine wrath neither love nor grace makes much sense. We’ll see this as we explore ten things that every Christian should know about the wrath of God. Continue reading . . . Many would prefer that we only speak of God’s love and grace. But apart from the reality of divine wrath neither love nor grace makes much sense. We’ll see this as we explore ten...Read More ➔
Do Black Lives Matter?
5By: Sam Storms
Do Black Lives Matter?
By: Sam Storms
Please don’t misread or misinterpret the intent of this brief article. I have not yet formulated an opinion on the Black Lives Matter movement. I have no desire to make a political statement. Continue reading . . . Please don’t misread or misinterpret the intent of this brief article. I have not yet formulated an opinion on the Black Lives Matter movement. I have no desire to make a political statement. I’m not sufficiently informed about the people be...Read More ➔
The Glorious Diversity of Christ’s Love for His Own (Part Two)
By: Sam Storms
The Glorious Diversity of Christ’s Love for His Own (Part Two)
By: Sam Storms
In the previous article we looked at the marvelous ways in which Jesus loves his own. There are five of them in John 13:1-5, and here we turn our attention to the final two. Continue reading . . . In the previous article we looked at the marvelous ways in which Jesus loves his own. There are five of them in John 13:1-5, and here we turn our attention to the final two. (4) Fourth, his love was not merely an inward affection, but made itself known by an altogether unexpe...Read More ➔
The Glorious Diversity of Christ’s Love for His Own
1By: Sam Storms
The Glorious Diversity of Christ’s Love for His Own
By: Sam Storms
In an earlier article I pointed out the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that Jesus overcame to loving his own. Continue reading . . . In an earlier article I pointed out the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that Jesus overcame to loving his own. They are found in John 13:1-5. Here is the passage again. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were...Read More ➔
10 Things You should Know about Race and Racism
4By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should Know about Race and Racism
By: Sam Storms
Anyone who thinks that we’ve made substantial progress in resolving the problem of racial disharmony and animosity in our society is simply not paying attention. The violent events that have filled our streets in the past week together with the response from both the white and African-American communities clearly demonstrate that mistrust, suspicion, and even hatred across the racial divide are rampant in virtually every sector in our society. Continue reading . . ...Read More ➔
How Great is the Love of Christ for His Own
1By: Sam Storms
How Great is the Love of Christ for His Own
By: Sam Storms
Whenever I begin to wonder whether or not the children’s song is correct when it says, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so,” I turn to John 13 and read some of the most remarkable and reassuring statements in God’s Word. Continue reading . . . Whenever I begin to wonder whether or not the children’s song is correct when it says, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so,” I turn to John 13 a...Read More ➔
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Eight
1By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Eight
By: Sam Storms
Many who are skeptical of divine healing today and tell us we have little reason to expect that God will do miraculous things in response to our prayers, appeal to what I have called the “cluster” argument. Continue reading . . . Many who are skeptical of divine healing today and tell us we have little reason to expect that God will do miraculous things in response to our prayers, appeal to what I have called the “cluster” argument. Here is...Read More ➔
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Seven
By: Sam Storms
Suffering, Healing, and the Prayer of Faith - Part Seven
By: Sam Storms
The responses I hear when I ask someone to pray for the sick that they might be healed are varied Continue reading . . . The responses I hear when I ask someone to pray for the sick that they might be healed are varied: “But I’m not an Elder. And James says the sick should call for the Elders to have them pray.” “But I’m not a Pastor. I’m not on staff at our church. Isn’t it the responsibility of pastors to pray for the ...Read More ➔
10 Things You should Know about the Healing Ministry of Jesus
By: Sam Storms
10 Things You should Know about the Healing Ministry of Jesus
By: Sam Storms
Today we turn our attention to 10 features of the healing ministry of Jesus. Continue reading . . . Today we turn our attention to 10 features of the healing ministry of Jesus. 1. Jesus healed hundreds, if not thousands, of people. Contrary to those who say that Jesus healed only a few dozen, the gospels indicate that he healed multitudes. Healing was a common feature of his earthly ministry. Healing was not a secondary or subsidiary activity for him. Consider th...Read More ➔
How Big is Your God?
By: Sam Storms
How Big is Your God?
By: Sam Storms
[One of the books released in 2016 that will undoubtedly make it onto my end-of-year best-books list is Scott Christensen’s, What About Free Will? Reconciling our Choices with God’s Sovereignty (P&R, 284pp.). In Chapter Three, titled, “How Big is Your God?” Christensen describes God’s sovereignty in these terms.] Continue reading . . . [One of the books released in 2016 that will undoubtedly make it onto my end-of-year best-books ...Read More ➔
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