The Biblical Expositor with Jason Curtis

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment — But Most Miss This | James 2:12 Ep. 16

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the 16th episode of the Biblical Expositor with Jason Curtis! Today, we continue our study through the Book of James by focusing on the genuineness of faith in action, as well as how we express it in our treatment of others. We further dive into James 2:12-13 to understand the critical relationship between two realities: God's mercy in judgment and how our faith and works should align with Jesus' example. Next week, we will dive deeper into the concept that "faith without works is dead".Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.comExplanations, word studies, and definitions drawn from public domain resources (e.g. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon [1889], Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance [1890], Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible [1706–1710], John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible [1763-1765], Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Whole Bible [1832-1851], Charles Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers [1878], Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary [1871]).Transliterations, literal renderings, and their assemblies assisted from Grok (xAI) with Eberhard Nestle’s Novum Testamentum Graece (or, New Testament Greek), 1904. Final quote comes from “Love Constraining to Obedience” (Olney Hymns, No. 54) by William Cowper (1779). Public domain.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Study of James 202:25 Understanding the Law of Freedom and Judgment05:00 The Role of Mercy in Faith and Judgment08:24 Conclusion and Encouragement for Believers

Nominal Christianity vs. Real Faith — Which One Are You? | James 2:8-11 Ep. 15

In this episode, we explore James' Bible teachings on the royal law of love, partiality, and the importance of obeying God's law perfectly. We emphasize the significance of love and faith, the consequences of favoritism, and the unity of God's standards in Jesus Christ. If you enjoy this content, please consider supporting me on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/expositorministries. Thanks! Chapters 00:00 Understanding Partiality in Christian Living 03:09 The Royal Law of Love and Its Implications 05:54 The Consequences of Transgressing God's Law 08:33 The Unity of God's Law and Our Accountability Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc.  LSBible.org and 316publishing.com Explanations, word studies, and definitions drawn from public domain resources (e.g. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon [1889], Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance [1890], Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible [1706–1710], John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible [1763-1765], Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Whole Bible [1832-1851], Charles Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers [1878], Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary [1871]). Transliterations, literal renderings, and their assemblies assisted from Grok (xAI) with Eberhard Nestle’s Novum Testamentum Graece (or, New Testament Greek), 1904.

The Poor Are God's Chosen | James 2:5-7 Exposed Ep. 14

In this episode, we explore James 2:5-7, emphasizing God's preference of the humble and the poor. We then challenge believers to reflect on their attitudes towards wealth and social status. Our Bible study concludes with the biblical perspectives of God's choice in salvation, believers' eternal inheritance, & the dangers of partiality. Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.comExplanations, word studies, and definitions drawn from public domain resources (e.g. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon [1889], Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance [1890], Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible [1706–1710], John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible [1763-1765], Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Whole Bible [1832-1851], Charles Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers [1878], Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary [1871]).Transliterations, literal renderings, and their assemblies assisted from Grok (xAI) with Eberhard Nestle’s Novum Testamentum Graece (or, New Testament Greek), 1904.Chapters00:00 Introduction to James Chapter 202:28 God's Choice of the Poor05:51 Understanding the Kingdom of God07:50 The Dangers of Partiality10:12 Self-Reflection and Repentance

Partiality Is Destroying Churches—Here's Why | James 2:1-4 Ep. 13

In this episode, we explore the dangers of personal favoritism & the Biblical standard of impartiality demonstrated by Christ. We also emphasize how true faith manifests itself in the equitable treatment of others, regardless of social status, appearance or wealth. Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc.  LSBible.org [http://lsbible.org/] and 316publishing.com [http://316publishing.com] Explanations, word studies, and definitions drawn from public domain resources (e.g. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon [1889], Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance [1890], Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible [1706–1710], John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible [1763-1765], Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Whole Bible [1832-1851], Charles Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers [1878]). Transliterations, literal renderings, and their assemblies assisted from Grok (xAI) with Eberhard Nestle’s Novum Testamentum Graece (or, New Testament Greek), 1904.

Religion: Pure or Worthless? | James 1:26-27 Ep. 12

In this episode, we explore the true meaning of genuine faith and true religion. We also emphasize the importance of heart-centered worship and caring for the most vulnerable. We warn against superficial religion, while highlighting the way in which authentic faith manifests love and service. Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc.  LSBible.org [http://lsbible.org/] and 316publishing.com [http://316publishing.com] Explanations, word studies, and definitions drawn from public domain resources (e.g. Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon [1889], Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance [1890], Vincent’s Word Studies in the New Testament [1887-1900], Expositor’s Greek Testament, edited by W. Robertson Nicoll [1897], M. Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible [1706–1710]). Transliterations, literal renderings, and their assemblies assisted from Grok (xAI) with Eberhard Nestle’s Novum Testamentum Graece (or, New Testament Greek), 1904.