Encouraging Each Other in Pure and Genuine Religion Based on the Book of James
The content discusses various aspects of pure and genuine religion as outlined in the Book of James. It covers topics such as encouraging one another, dealing with afflictions, sickness, and the power of prayer. Through verses and images, it emphasizes the importance of supporting and uplifting fellow believers in times of trials and hardships.
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Pure & Genuine Religion ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER JAS 5:13-20
Persecutions of Christians Jas 5:1-6, Oppression from the rich Jew Jas 2:6-7 Jas 3-4, Strife and Contention among the Christians Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Context Trials of Christians Jas 1:2-18, Rejoice in 2
Vs. 13, Open Your Heart to God Afflicted Pray Suffering Calamity Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Not weak or sick (Vs. 14-15) BN, Bereavement, Disappointment, Persecutions Merry Sing BN, State of mind free from trouble - the opposite of affliction Encourage One Another 3
Vs. 14-15, Open Your Heart to the Church Elders The Spiritual Those in Need Sick Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Encourage One Another Feeble RWP, to be weak or without strength VWS, Laboring under disease 4
Vs. 14-15, Open Your Heart to the Church Power of Prayer Shall Raise Up (the Sick) Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Strong s, to waken or rouse Recover, revive, or restore Forgive Sins Encourage One Another Acts 8:22-24, For the Christian 5
Vs. 16, Open Your Heart to Your Brother Confess your Faults Share your Difficulties Pray for One Another Recover Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Encourage One Another 6
Vs. 17-18, Power of Prayer Earnest prayer of a righteous man has much force Example: Elijah 17 he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Encourage One Another 7
Vs. 19-20, Recovering the Erring Repent Turn back to the way Blessedness in this Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Encourage One Another 8
Be Anchored 5:7-11, be Anchored and Strong in face of Persecution Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Blessing of Discipleship God Hears Prayer & Song Power in Prayer Recover/Revive the Weak and Sick Forgive Sins Remember Elijah Lessons 9
Blessings of Discipleship Brotherly Love at Work Rejoice, Sing, & Pray Together Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Lift each other up Care of and encouragement of one another Lessons Sharing (Triumphs & Difficulties) Blessedness of Help Empathy or Sympathy Pity or Mercy Receiving and Giving 10
Blessings of Discipleship Transparency Challenges in the Relationship of these Christians Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion 2:1-13, Prejudice 4:1-2, Quarrelling and Waring Lessons 4:10-12, Judging Trust, Respect, Ability David s Psalms 11