A foundational doctrine of the faith — explore linked teachings below.
James 1 Bible Study: Faith, Temptation, and Controlling the Tongue
Sep 27, 2026
Believers must replace destructive speech with gracious, truthful, edifying words through Scripture, the Spirit’s renewal, and Christ-grounded repentance and forgiveness.
James on Wealth, Poverty, and True Faith | James 1–2
Sep 24, 2026
Living faith rejects partiality and the love of money, fulfills the law of liberty through neighbor-love, and demonstrates grace through costly mercy toward the poor.
The Tongue, Trials, and Faith | James 1 Bible Teaching
God gives life and faith through Christ, works in believers both to will and to do, and produces the obedient works by which living faith is made evident.
Examine Yourself: Are You in the Faith? | 2 Corinthians 13
Sep 20, 2026
Believers must examine whether their profession of Christ is confirmed by obedient works, disciplined speech, impartial love, and holy separation from the world.
God Revealed: Revelation, the Carnal Mind, and Pure Religion
Sep 17, 2026
God is knowable through his revelation, and believers must continually obey his pure Word, which exposes sin, defeats self-deception, and directs them to humble dependence on Christ.
Examine Yourself: Faith, Trials, and the Tongue | James 1
Believers must reject gossip and every enticement to idolatry, correct sin openly, receive and obey God’s Word, and give exclusive worship to the one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Serve the Lord With Gladness: Psalm 100 and Taming the Tongue
Sep 13, 2026
Jesus’ wise response in Luke 20 and the church’s prayer show the need for disciplined speech, confession, Spirit-guided understanding, endurance in trials, and mutual care.
The Pride of Life, Giving, and Loving the World | 1 John 2
Sep 6, 2026
Because life and worldly goods are passing away, believers must reject pride, submit to God, and give themselves, their compassion, time, knowledge, and resources in active love.
Proverbs 30:5: Every Word of God Is Pure and a Shield
Sep 5, 2026
Genuine faith in Christ comes to the light and is evidenced by obedience, receptiveness to correction, and practical love for fellow believers.
The Pride of Life: Rejecting the World | 1 John 2:15-16
Aug 30, 2026
The pride of life trusts possessions and self-directed plans, whereas disciples must reject worldly covetousness, depend on God’s providence, pursue his kingdom, and practice contented generosity.
The Tongue: A Serial Killer | James 3 Bible Teaching
Aug 27, 2026
Because words reveal the heart, direct conduct, affect others, and face divine judgment, believers must reject worldly values and discipline their speech through repentance and dependence on God.
Love Not the World: James 4 and 1 John 2:14-17
Jul 30, 2026
Believers must reject the world’s sinful desires, pride, and unjust conduct, humbly submit to God, repent personally, and do his enduring will.
Stop Loving the World | 1 John 2:15-17 Bible Teaching
Jul 6, 2026
Because humanity is created in God’s image, believers must reject the world’s passing lusts and pride, receive divine wisdom, and pursue renewed understanding, character, and obedience.
Biblical Church Discipline and the Warning Against Seduction
Jun 10, 2026
The church must confront persistent sin under Christ’s authority through a patient, biblical process aimed at repentance, restoration, holiness, and peace.
Morning Prayer for Obedience, Repentance, and Faithfulness
Apr 26, 2026
True profession of Christ is evidenced by repentance, obedient fruit, and acceptance of costly discipleship under God’s sovereign calling rather than pursuit of human approval.