Frequently in Scripture, there is a sense that people are summoned, called. Sometimes they are invited to come and receive good things from God, at other times they are summoned to give an account for themselves and to face judgement and consequences. It is in the latter sense that James issues an invite or summons… Continue reading A different kind of invite
Category: Bible Study
Boasting and the future
As we move towards the end of the letter, James is continuing to help us to see what true faith is all about. Read James 4:13-5:20. Faith can easily be confused with confidence and so there is a warning against boasting. This is particularly given to the wealthy who may be tempted to go around… Continue reading Boasting and the future
Victory
Faithroots Podcast on Revelation 19 -20
The other side of Christmas
A Faithroots Podcast for The New Year and Epiphany.
Witnesses and Worshippers
I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. May you know the peace of Christ with you today and always.
On time in Bethlehem
Are you worried about potential distraction and disruption to God’s plans? I have to admit that I have a tendency to anxiety. So, it’s important to remember when worrying about potential disruptions and delays, that what is really at stake is what God is doing in my life. In Luke 2, we see that God’s plan… Continue reading On time in Bethlehem
Babylon
This week’s #FaithrootsPodcast on Revelation 17-18.
Mary did you know?
This is part 3 of the Faithroots Podcast Advent series
Plagues
Faithroots Podcast
The answer to judging
Our church have been working through the book of James recently through Sunday sermons and discussions at our life groups. We recently came to James chapter 4 and the strong instruction not to judge one another because that is to place ourselves as judges over God’s Law. This led to a good question “If we… Continue reading The answer to judging
