James, Real Faith Jared Keath James, Real Faith Jared Keath

James 2:14-26

Faith that Works

How do you know if your faith in God is real and living, or dead and useless? This is not a theoretical matter. It’s a question of whether you are truly saved. In his provocative style, James pushes us to take a deeper look at our lives and see if the evidence for real faith is really there.

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James, Real Faith Jared Keath James, Real Faith Jared Keath

James 1:19-27

People of the Word

How can know your faith in God is real faith? One of the tests James gives us is to consider our relationship with God’s word. Is it characterised by humble acceptance or avoidance? Are you are hearer only or a doer of God’s word? Does living God’s word feel like a burden or liberty?

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Romans Jared Keath Romans Jared Keath

Romans 7:7-25

War Within

Have you ever wondered why you do things you wished you didn’t do? It’s not just those caught in addiction who feel this way. Even the Apostle Paul admits, “The evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” Why do we experience this struggle? Does being a Christian make any difference?

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Romans Jared Keath Romans Jared Keath

Romans 7:1-6

Died to the Law

The role of God’s law in our lives is complex. The law tells us how to live God’s way, but it feels like a burden that we cannot live up to. Rather than fixing our sin problem, it condemns us. What are we to do? The gospel releases us from the burden and condemnation of the law to serve God in a new way.

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Romans Jared Keath Romans Jared Keath

Romans 6:15-23

Slaves of God

Often people think of the Christian life as a choice between giving up your freedom and obeying God, or retaining your freedom and living your own way. But is living your own way really freedom? Or is true freedom found in knowing the one “whose service is perfect freedom”?

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