Faith Applied

This week I finished teaching a class called “Faith Applied”. This was a six week class of discovery through the book of James.

Many people throughout church history have tried to do away with the book of James because it isn’t ‘theological’ enough. Compare the book of James with the writings of say, the Apostle Paul and they are like night and day. One calls for in depth study and knowledge the other just calls for common sense!

I found the book of James to be one of the most inspiring books in the bible for one main reason, its simplicity! While many theologians try to complicate the bible, there is nothing completed about the book of James. This book is a practical way to live a life of faith that will be pleasing to God and to others!

If you have never read the book of James or just glanced over it I encourage you to read it through a few times (it’s only five chapters long). I believe if you do as James instructs your live will never be the same again.

Jesus said, ‘my way is easy and my burden is light”. Basically saying, this life of faith should be easy and refreshing not complicated and draining.

James gives us an outline that is easy and refreshing. If you want a study guide to help you through it there are plenty. I even have one! If you want to download or print the notes from my Faith Applied class then go to the resources tab at the top of this tab and click on the Faith Applied graphic to download.