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Jul 18, 2013 · James’s whole point is that prayer is effective. He asks in James 5:13, “Is anyone among you suffering?” Then he replies, “Let him pray.” What about cheerfulness? Or sickness? Or sin? In each case, James encourages his readers to pray. Why? Because prayer is effective, which means, God hears his people and acts on their behalf.
May 31, 2013 · The more serious the situation and the more we are burdened by it, the more intensely we will pray (Heb. 5:7). But God answers our prayers on the basis of His grace through Jesus Christ, not on the basis of our working up certain feelings. So James’ theme is: the prayer of the righteous is very powerful in its working.
- The sentence has been variously translated, but I think that the best translation is as I just stated: “The prayer of the righteous is very powerfu...
- Elijah had taken on almost legendary status among the Jews in James’ day. By all accounts, he was an impressive man! He marched in before the wicke...
- I want to ask three questions that should motivate us to pray: Do we live in overwhelmingly ungodly times? Pray!Often the daily news is enough to...
Faith in action is the theme of the Letter of James, and he continues this theme to the end of the letter. Notice that it is the faith of the "pray-er" (rather than the "pray-ee") who offers the "effective" (KJV) prayer.
Jun 25, 2022 · In James 5:13-18, he taught the believers how to pray in various seasons of life (including seeking prayer)—when suffering, when happy, when seriously sick, and when struggling with sin. Then, James gives Elijah as an example of effective prayer. This would have stood out since Jews revered Elijah.
James begins by emphasizing the deep connection between daily life and spiritual growth. Specifically, God uses the difficulties and challenges of daily life and work to increase our faith.
Their singing will be an eternal delight to God, because it will render praise and love through a mode of expression that is at once thoughtful, creative, and harmoniously beautiful. A singing congregation or choir is an exquisite picture of relations within the body of Christ.
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Aug 16, 2024 · Effective Prayer. The unstable man. After exhorting us to seek wisdom, James moves to another of his principal themes—prayer that gains results. He says that a man who petitions God for wisdom must ask in faith.
