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James 2:1-13
Pastor Eric Swenson
Christian Free Lutheran Church Wheatland, IA

May 16, 2010

Looking at People Through God's Eyes

I. Christ‘s showed no partiality toward people. 1-4
  A. The widow
    Mark 12:41
  B. Do not judge people by their past
    1. The Women at the well; John 4:7-26
    2. Saul conversion; Acts 9:26-28
      If the visitor is a Christian, we can accept him because Christ lives in him, If he is not a Christian, we can receive him because Christ died for him.

II. The Grace of God 5-7
  A. God’s grace is not earned, Eph. 1:4-7; 2:8-10
    1. God’s grace is for Jews and Gentiles Acts 10:34, 15
    2. God’s grace has no social differences
      A. Master or slaves Eph. 6:9
      B. Rich or Poor 1 Tim. 6:17-18
  B. Christ broke down the walls of separation, Eph. 2:11-22

III. The royal law to love my neighbor 8-11
  A. Who is your neighbor?
    The Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37
  B. To love is giving by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
    1. The Father gave this command in the written law
    2. The Son told reconfirmed the law
      John 13:34-35
    3. The Spirit pours out God’s love in our hearts
      Romans 5:5
  C. Loves sets you free, Hatred enslaves you

IV. God’s Judgment 12-13
  A. God judges your heart through your words
    Matthew. 12:34-37
  B. God judges your character
    To show mercy or not to show mercy