We started a new 12 week series at Revolution Church called ‘James: Faith That Works‘.
The book of James is often misunderstood and many see James’ strong call to discipleship as standing in stark contrast to Paul’s writings and emphasis on grace. That is a common distortion of what’s going on.
Just like my wife and I have one dynamic of our relationship as best friends and lovers, we also have a facet of our relationship as parents. One looks one way and the second looks another. Yet it is the same relationship.
So it is with the contrast with Paul and James. Paul focuses on the relationship between sinner and Savior. James focuses on the relationship between servant and Lord. Perhaps more than any New Testament writing, this is a message to followers of Christ.
Just like with my wife and me, Paul and James describe different aspects of the same relationship – both rooted in grace. One is our desperate need for grace alone and the other is the effect grace has as it manifests itself in the life of the believer.
I invite you to walk through this journey with us and follow along.
Here is the opening message to the series – James: An Introduction.
