Death – Forest Baptist Church

Two tests of faith

To illustrate his point about the relationship between faith and works, James calls to mind two characters from the Old Testament: Abraham and Rahab.

Although he doesn’t mention it directly, what happened on the cross to the Lord Jesus feeds into the ideas which James presents in his letter.

Due to his disobedience of God, Saul comes to a tragic end, taking his family and his kingdom down with him.

In a lost and lonely state (due to his sinful choices) Saul has contacted dead Samuel. But Samuel has no comfort for him.

Due to his sin, Saul is all alone and frightened of his enemies. David will not help him; God will not help him; he’s in a living death.