Summary: The Gospel is the Good News of Transformation.

What is the Gospel? Part 5 of 7

A person who is in Christ has experienced true conversion on Christ's terms. In Him, we discover the dwelling, teaching, workings, and a life transformed in this world from the inside out.

Resources used by permission from Revision Studies by T.M. Moore.

Summary: James and Matthew's gospels were written around the same time. While many believe James and Paul disagreed, they do not contradict each other. Luther's questioning of James' worthiness for inclusion in the NT arose from a misunderstanding of its context. Paul represents entering Christianity, while James records the Christian life.

Exposition James 2:14-20 People acquire their chosen status through faith in Jesus, which is an acceptance of God's invitation. Faith and works are not mutually exclusive; rather, they coexist harmoniously. God justifies salvation through six means: grace, Christ, His blood, the Spirit, faith, and works of faith. There are two kinds of belief: intellectual and practical. Salvation requires repenting sin and believing Christ because one personally trusts oneself to Christ; a person's life is a testament to that faith.

The overarching theme in James helps us discover that Faith in Jesus will produce an active work in Jesus—living Coram Deo.

Summary: The Gospel is the Good News of Salvation.

What is the Gospel? Part 4 of 7

God can turn a small moment of chaos into a way to sharpen our focus. Salvation delivers a person from sin into a new power to live free from sin. Discover how the Jailer in Acts 16 discovered this in today's episode.

Summary: The Gospel is Good News about God's Kingdom.

What is the Gospel? Part 3 of 7

A person will discover that the gospel is present and has ushered in a new era, sovereign, economy, agenda, priority, and hope. These six facets will be discussed in the KOG (Kingdom of God), and knowing this truth reveals good news!

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Summary: This episode will enhance James's intended meaning of how the believer in Christ is not to show favoritism. Even breaking one law makes a person guilty. Listeners will discover mercy.

Exposition James 2:8-13 - No one is perfect. Even for breaking or stumbling once, a person is guilty is will face judgment. However, we will discover through James' illustrations that there is mercy and that mercy triumphs over judgment. As believers in Christ come face to face with their sin, live coram deo.

The overarching theme in James helps us discover that Faith in Jesus will produce an active work in Jesus—living Coram Deo.

Summary: The Gospel Is Good News Foretold. For the joy of the Gospel is to be found in Jesus.

What is the Gospel? Part 2 of 7 - Part 2 - Before Jesus was born, He was expected. Devout men and women, who read and understood the Scriptures of the Old Testament, had set their desires on One Who, in His coming, would bring strength and consolation to the world.

To know more on the gospel we need to know it was always foretold about and expected!

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Summary: This episode will show how a man is always better judged by his behavior than his beliefs because his behavior tells you his fundamental beliefs. Obedience leads to a deeper relationship with God and a more abundant life.

Exposition James 2:1-7 - Last week, we finished Chapter 1 of James, in which James showed the importance of putting spiritual truth into practice. The NT consistently condemns the fault of showing favoritism. Reading the present tense of the phrase reveals this was a practice already in progress. James prohibits what is already being done, which is inconsistent with our faith. God promised the KOG to those who love Him! Those who love Him will love others, either rich or poor. A person needs to remember their worth was inadequate and, therefore, moving forward to not show favoritism to those of wealth or social status.

Also, in this episode, Cooper highlights taking a word and interpreting its definition in one context, then applying the same meaning to a different context, called “word loading” or “illegitimate totality transfer.” Always remember that Context is King. Let the context define the word (literal, metaphorical, etc.).

The overarching theme in James helps us discover that Faith in Jesus will produce an active work in Jesus—living Coram Deo.

Summary: The Gospel Is Good News of Joy! For the joy of the Gospel is to be found in Jesus.

What is the Gospel? Part 1 of 7 - Part 1 - He is our joy. He is Lord, King of all creation, and Savior of those who know, love, and serve Him. He is joy, as every Christian knows, and as every Christian is eager to tell the world ... The life of joy comes as a gift, bought and paid for by Jesus and bestowed by His Father and ours. No strings attached. That gift empowers one to become a Christian and to embark on the most meaningful and joyful adventure of life anyone can know.

We will discuss the gospel and its implications for the work you were called to. Joy is knowing and experiencing eternal life with God.

Romans 5:8

The gospel is the birth, burial, death, resurrection, and reign of Jesus.