James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You
Speaker: Andrew Hill Location: Idyllwild Bible School Date: 2003 Topic: James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You Class 1 - And He Brought Him to Jesus Class 2 - Faith Without Works is Dead (James 2) Class 3 - The Wisdom That is From Above Class 4 - Submit Yourselves Therefore to God (James 4) Class 5 - We Count Them Happy Which Endure Class 6 - The Effectual Fervent Prayer of a Righteous Man Availeth Much
Classes
Class 1: Andrew Hill - James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You - Class 1 - And He Brought Him to Jesus
The class covers James 1:2-18, emphasizing the importance of enduring trials with faith and wisdom. It highlights the need for single-minded prayer and warns against double-mindedness, encouraging believers to draw near to God and persevere in faith.
Class 2: Andrew Hill - James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You - Class 2 - Faith Without Works is Dead (James 2)
The class discusses James 2, focusing on the theme of faith without works being dead. It emphasizes the importance of consistent faith and obedience, using examples like Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac and Rahab's actions to illustrate that true faith is demonstrated through deeds.
Class 3: Andrew Hill - James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You - Class 3 - The Wisdom That is From Above
The class explores James 3, focusing on the control of the tongue and the wisdom from above. It emphasizes the destructive power of the tongue and the importance of mastering self-control through consistent, Christ-like behavior.
Class 4: Andrew Hill - James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You - Class 4 - Submit Yourselves Therefore to God (James 4)
The class discusses James 4, focusing on the causes of ecclesial strife, the dangers of lust and envy, and the importance of submitting to God. It emphasizes the consequences of seeking the world's friendship and the need for humility and repentance.
Class 5: Andrew Hill - James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You - Class 5 - We Count Them Happy Which Endure
The class covers James 4:11-17 and 5:1-9, emphasizing the dangers of judging others and the importance of patience and humility. It highlights the brevity of life and the need to live in accordance with God's will, avoiding arrogance and materialism.
Class 6: Andrew Hill - James - Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You - Class 6 - The Effectual Fervent Prayer of a Righteous Man Availeth Much
The class focuses on James 5:16-20, emphasizing the power of fervent prayer and the importance of communal support in times of affliction. It encourages believers to draw near to God and trust in His providence, even in trials, and to actively seek the restoration of those who have strayed.