Having Faith In Yourself

Sermon on genuine faith vs. easy-believism. James 2:19-24

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HAVING FAITH IN YOURSELF
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I. Easy-believism.

II. It begins with faith.
A. Tension with James and Paul. Romans 4:1-5 / James 2:21-24
B. God accepts us moment we believe.

III. Genuine faith works.
A. Salvation doesn’t stop with a beginning.
B. Faith that doesn’t work, isn’t real. Jam 2:21,24

IV. Evidence your faith is baloney.
A. Lack of interest in spiritual matters.
B. Habitual sin. Gal 5:19-24
C. Do you want to go to heaven?

V. Evidence your faith stands the test.
A. Personal encounter with God.
B. Fruit of the Spirit. Gal 5:22-23
C. Passing the ultimate test. 2 Cor 13:5