Needed this. I pray to God this video reaches to whoever needs this.

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Thank you so much!! I see alot of that at my church. Pray for me because I want to find a different church... Bless you

I just wish it was more light near you and he was a little closer.

Abraham was justified by the moving of his arm on the axe towards his son's head (aka - Faith) (belief + conviction/strong intent), not by the head falling to the floor (actual results of moving actions/works). He was justified right before the head was cut off, not after. In the same way, we are justified right when we get the faith, and before we put our faith into action, not after it's all said and done (like some mormons believe from 2 Nephi 25:23). While this point seems almost irrelevant, it's very important and is very anti-religious. So while actions alone won't save us and faith kinda will, the specific type of Salvific Faith in Christ produces so much adrenaline faith and conviction that actions *tend to* happen a LOT, and are also a good indicator of whether a person has the good flavor of Faith to begin with (See "The Doctrine of Sanctification" or the "Third use of the Law"). James 2:24 doesn't say that we are justified by works, but it does indicate how we can use the works we have as a very reliable lens to view faith. All James 2 meant was that the heads on the floor as a result of intent indicates that the arm was likely moving towards it with an axe. No one should disagree with this. In fact, a head on the ground is a FANTASTIC piece of evidence of moving faith that everyone should see as having great value. Therefore, if you definite it technically, Faith without works isn't really dead, but only if the Faith is heavy enough to have God convinced (good luck with that). In other words, if God stops your hand from killing Issac, you are still justified by the hand that moved the axe, even though his head is still attached to his body. The thief on the cross had heavy Faith with no works, and made it to paradise with no actions at all, but if he were to live 5 more years, he would of had a transformed life with free flowing fruits that everyone could have seen as an indicator of his faith. I like the thief on the cross, because it shows us what true saving faith without works would require, which is a supernatural change in heart (Ezekiel 36:26). A change in heart will always generate a change in actions, but like I said, the thief on the cross died before his fruits could of been seen by others. It's the actions of God on the heart, and convincing Faith in Christ that saved him, but it was the evidence of works that would of justified his faith to everyone else around (if he had lived a little longer).

Satan invented favoritisms to hurt everyone. I see favoritism through popularity; fame; but God sees equality.

I stopped listening to Christians when they try to give me the moral of the story with morality, because they preach the Bible on particular lessons, while letting a family member or friend off the hook with excuses on why they don't teach and treat them the same way. Pastors are notorious for this when they preach all the wrong men do, but don't say a word to the women. I'll stick just to the Bible. Are all Christians like this? Of course not. I'm just sick and tired of it.

If Jesus came in the flesh today he would probably be ignored and the pastor would get up and teach about him. The church can be very hurtful.

Ammazing brothern

I thought he wrote this for the 12 tribes. He keeps saying James is "telling us"

Powerful!

James 1:27 PURE and undefiled RELIGION BEFORE GOD and The Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble.....What can the orphan and widow give you.... not a thing

Bless you. Love you brother. Everyone pray for me and my family. Pray that the devil does not win.

I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. Today (September 9, Pentecost 16), this was our New Testament Lesson (or Epistle) of the Day.

Thanks for the Word, Francis! Quick note on the translation of “favoritism”: James uses the Greek work προσωπολημψια which is best literally translated as “receiving of one’s face.” You come to the right conclusion all the same: Among God’s people there should be no distinction.

francis chan is unsaved and one of satans ministers of righteousness preaching a false gospel of mans works righteousness, the bible is a boobtrap for the religious and carnal minded. those without spiritual discernment, the unsaved like francis chan.

the gospel of Christ

Yeshua (Jesus) told the churches, in Revelation 2and3 ,that He hates the doctrine of the Nicholaitons. Which is when someone In the church thinks they are higher than others in status with God and above others in rank. They like to be called Pastor in the market place and at church or some other title such as Reverend, Bishop, or Apostle. They think like John and James who wanted special status and to be on the right side and the left side of Yeshua in His kingdom. They have their own parking space closest to the church building. They are so arrogant that they actually believe that anyone who comes to the church are in THEIR flock and subordinate to them. They are as the name Nicholaiton means ,conquerers of the Laity. They say in their own hearts "we are the leaders and everyone else are our followers". Yeshua hates this attitude. We are all brothers and sisters and to be the servants of each other.not to Lord over them as the Pagans do. When the Lord calls someone to a position In the church He is calling them to be the lowest servant not the highest status In the church.

So true

Thanks for this video! I used to come up to the strangers before church service to greet them and to chat a little bit. And enjoyed it very much! I am not doing it anymore... some look at you like you are some kinda nut or something and any desire to greet somebody disappear...

God knows I needed this I'm thankful.

really needes this

I needed to hear this! God bless you

Just found this today, as I was working on my testimonial and recalling the ministry of grace and mercy and encouragement that Bill Fretwell poured out upon me when I was stationed in Incirlik, Turkey, between 98-01. It was his own "heart for others" that took me out of my guilt and shame and back on the road to ministry and service to our Lord and King, Jesus. I look forward to seeing Bill again, one day, and thanking him for sharing Jesus's love. God bless his family!!

If you could see my hand Aaron you would see one finger sticking up and I think I know which finger I mean

I enjoy listen to you .

Or just live with it

Everybody in the world is not going to like or love you it's life and that's the way it is get use to it

Kids that get bullied are pussies and need to die. It's called thinning the herd.

i love dis song... since 4eva