Pure and Genuine Religion in the Face of Persecution
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STEADFAST –
JAS 5:7-11
Pure & Genuine Religion
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James & Suffering
1:2-18, Blessing of Trials
5:7-11, be Anchored and
Strong in face of Persecution
Seems to indicate something
more severe than trials
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Persecution of the Christian
Oppression of the Rich
Jas 5:4-6 Withheld wages
from labors, condemned and
killed the just
Jas 2:6-7, In Synagogues
Beaten
Put out of the synagogues
Even killed
Mt 10:17, Mt 23:34, prophecy
by Jesus
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Christian Response
Vs. 8, Patient
Thayer
1a) to persevere patiently and
bravely in enduring misfortunes
and troubles
1b) to be patient in bearing the
offenses and injuries of others
Bear Up Under
Vs. 7, Like the Farmer
Be
Steadfast
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Christian Response
Vs. 8, Established Heart
Thayer
1) to make stable, place firmly,
set fast, fix
Strength of Mind
Anchored deep and braced
Be
Steadfast
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Christian Response
Vs. 9, do not Grudge
Thayer, 1) a sigh, to groan
Murmur, complain
Lest you be condemned
Be
Steadfast
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Encouragement
Persevere till “Your Day”
Vs. 7, Coming of the Lord
Vs. 8, Coming of the Lord is
near
Vs. 9, Coming of the Lord is
Very Near
Judge is at the door
Hang on, you are almost there
Vindication will soon come
Warning to get house in order
Be
Steadfast
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Encouragement
Blessings of God
Vs. 11, we count them blessed
Mt 5:10-12, Blessed are those
persecuted for righteousness
sake…
Be
Steadfast
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Encouragement
Blessings of God
Vs. 11, “the end of the Lord”
conclusion brought
Vs. 11, Lord is very pitiful, and
of tender mercy
In feeling & action
Job 42:12-13, So the LORD
blessed the latter end of Job
more than his beginning:
Be
Steadfast
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Persecution
2 Tim 3:12, Yea, and all that will
live godly in Christ Jesus shall
suffer persecution
Christian Response
Vs. 8, Patient (Bear up Under)
Vs. 8, Established Heart
Vs. 9, Do not Grudge
Encouragement
Vindication is soon
God Blesses
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Blessings of Discipleship
Jas 5:13-20, Power in
Brotherly Love
Rejoice & Pray Together
Lift each other up
Power in Prayer
Summary
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Putting Religion into practice: Pure and Genuine Religion
True for the Jew (Especially the Pharisee), True for all Christians
Explore the concept of pure and genuine religion in the midst of trials and persecution as outlined in the Book of James. Delve into the importance of steadfastness, patience, and anchoring oneself in faith while facing challenges and opposition, drawing inspiration from biblical teachings on enduring hardship with strength and grace.
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Pure & Genuine Religion STEADFAST JAS 5:7-11
James & Suffering 1:2-18, Blessing of Trials 5:7-11, be Anchored and Strong in face of Persecution Seems to indicate something more severe than trials Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Context 2
Persecution of the Christian Oppression of the Rich Jas 5:4-6 Withheld wages from labors, condemned and killed the just Jas 2:6-7, In Synagogues Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Context Beaten Put out of the synagogues Even killed Mt 10:17, Mt 23:34, prophecy by Jesus 3
Christian Response Vs. 8, Patient Thayer Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion 1a) to persevere patiently and bravely in enduring misfortunes and troubles Be 1b) to be patient in bearing the offenses and injuries of others Bear Up Under Vs. 7, Like the Farmer Steadfast 4
Christian Response Vs. 8, Established Heart Thayer Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion 1) to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix Strength of Mind Be Anchored deep and braced Steadfast 5
Christian Response Vs. 9, do not Grudge Thayer, 1) a sigh, to groan Murmur, complain Lest you be condemned Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Be Steadfast 7
Encouragement Persevere till Your Day Vs. 7, Coming of the Lord Vs. 8, Coming of the Lord is near Vs. 9, Coming of the Lord is Very Near Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Be Steadfast Judge is at the door Hang on, you are almost there Vindication will soon come Warning to get house in order 8
Encouragement Blessings of God Vs. 11, we count them blessed Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Mt 5:10-12, Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness sake Be Steadfast 9
Encouragement Blessings of God Vs. 11, the end of the Lord Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion conclusion brought Vs. 11, Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy Be In feeling & action Steadfast Job 42:12-13, So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: 10
Persecution 2 Tim 3:12, Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Christian Response Vs. 8, Patient (Bear up Under) Vs. 8, Established Heart Vs. 9, Do not Grudge Summary Encouragement Vindication is soon God Blesses 11
Blessings of Discipleship Jas 5:13-20, Power in Brotherly Love Rejoice & Pray Together Lift each other up Power in Prayer Pure & Pure & Genuine Genuine Religion Religion Summary 12
