Love Truth
Love Truth: Truth and Love Require Community
James 5:13-20
Bible Tip: Context reveals the call.
The Book of James: Building up the believer so the church can accomplish its call.
James has taught us:
1.) Every aspect of your life is an opportunity for godliness. (vs. 13-17)
- Suffering --> Pray
- Happy --> Praise
- Sick --> Intercession
- Sin --> Confess
2.) Your faith is made full in community. (vs. 18-19)
“Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent.” 1 Kings 18:21
3.) When you are all in with the body of Christ, you lengthen the reach of the church. (vs.20)
Illus: Human Chain.
Final Thought: Experience the fullness of faith by being all in!
Series Information
Using the book of James as a backdrop, this series will outline practical realities for Christian living in today's culture. Key to all of it... the necessity to hold two principles on constant tension: LOVE and TRUTH. One without the other skews everything. Love Truth. Truth Loves.