Wartime Wisdom: Instruction and Exhortation from the Letter of James
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”
Week 1: Trials vs Crowns
This will be a few sentences on the thesis of James 1:12 and one or two application points.
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Suffering by Paul David Tripp | This is a really good, gospel-centered resource for anyone who wants to suffer well. Not only is it pastoral with regard to the care, it is also easy to read. This book focuses on how Christians can go through difficult things while still glorifying God.
The Race Set Before Us by Thomas Schreiner | This is more of an academic study on the theology of perseverance and assurance. This book focuses more on the biblical grounds for endurance and the doctrine of eternal security.
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Video 1 | Why it’s good.
Video 2 | Why it’s good.
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Article 1 | Why it’s good.
Article 2 | Why it’s good.
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?”
Week 2: Faith vs Works
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Suffering by Paul David Tripp | This is a really good, gospel-centered resource for anyone who wants to suffer well. Not only is it pastoral with regard to the care, it is also easy to read. This book focuses on how Christians can go through difficult things while still glorifying God.
The Race Set Before Us by Thomas Schreiner | This is more of an academic study on the theology of perseverance and assurance. This book focuses more on the biblical grounds for endurance and the doctrine of eternal security.
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Video 1 | Why it’s good.
Video 2 | Why it’s good.
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Article 1 | Why it’s good.
Article 2 | Why it’s good.
“From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.”
Week 3: Blessing vs Cursing
Blah blah blah.
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Suffering by Paul David Tripp | This is a really good, gospel-centered resource for anyone who wants to suffer well. Not only is it pastoral with regard to the care, it is also easy to read. This book focuses on how Christians can go through difficult things while still glorifying God.
The Race Set Before Us by Thomas Schreiner | This is more of an academic study on the theology of perseverance and assurance. This book focuses more on the biblical grounds for endurance and the doctrine of eternal security.
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Video 1 | Why it’s good.
Video 2 | Why it’s good.
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Article 1 | Why it’s good.
Article 2 | Why it’s good.
“Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.””
Week 4: God vs You
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Suffering by Paul David Tripp | This is a really good, gospel-centered resource for anyone who wants to suffer well. Not only is it pastoral with regard to the care, it is also easy to read. This book focuses on how Christians can go through difficult things while still glorifying God.
The Race Set Before Us by Thomas Schreiner | This is more of an academic study on the theology of perseverance and assurance. This book focuses more on the biblical grounds for endurance and the doctrine of eternal security.
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Video 1 | Why it’s good.
Video 2 | Why it’s good.
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Article 1 | Why it’s good.
Article 2 | Why it’s good.
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”
Week 5: Lost vs Found
Blah blah blah.
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Suffering by Paul David Tripp | This is a really good, gospel-centered resource for anyone who wants to suffer well. Not only is it pastoral with regard to the care, it is also easy to read. This book focuses on how Christians can go through difficult things while still glorifying God.
The Race Set Before Us by Thomas Schreiner | This is more of an academic study on the theology of perseverance and assurance. This book focuses more on the biblical grounds for endurance and the doctrine of eternal security.
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Video 1 | Why it’s good.
Video 2 | Why it’s good.
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Article 1 | Why it’s good.
Article 2 | Why it’s good.