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Bible Study Note Template (for reference only):

I. Faith Does Not Coexist with Works

2. Apostle Paul's argument differs from James'; Paul believes faith is a foundation, the righteous shall live by faith, without any mention of works;

3. Jesus' discourse on faith aligns with Apostle Paul's, which is straightforward – it is faith;

4. It is not about using works to prove one's faith;

5. A seed is faith, and faith is a seed.

6. Faith coexisting with works is not the true Gospel; Jesus said faith is like a mustard seed, and then build upon the seed of faith;

II. Faith Can Bear Miraculous Fruit

2. What people need most in life is miracles; with faith, one can draw upon God's power and experience miracles;

3. The saying 'a good life' is based on works; for example, a sister praised for having a good life, but then gets cancer, always doing good deeds and being enthusiastic in the church, all this is based on works, merely trying to use actions to show that she is a good person; there is no faith in her heart!

III. James' Faith Did Not Bear Miraculous Fruit

2. The Gospel we preach is a Gospel of great power.

3. Redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, healed by the wounds of Jesus, enriched by the power of Jesus.

4. The concept of 'only being spiritually rich' is wrong, it is merely a psychological comfort to poor preachers, not the truth, not the Gospel preached by Paul; for example, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were all wealthy people, and also people of faith;

IV. Altering the Pure Gospel Invites a Curse

2. Those who alter the Gospel will be cursed.

3. One cannot add to or subtract from it; James added works, like the Pharisees, who could talk but not act; faith and works cannot coexist.

4. People who try to establish their own righteousness will be cursed .

V. Recognising the Corruption in the Book of James

2. God included the Book of James in the Bible so that people can truly understand what exactly happened in that era.

3. Examine the church history of Christianity: Combining faith and works is accursed; being rooted in faith brings blessings!

VI. Observing and Following is Not Action, But the Fruit of the Holy Spirit

2. Bear the fruit of miracles by faith.

3. Establish a victorious church, trampling on the enemy, releasing the plundered and oppressed, and bringing them into faith and blessings.

4. Be a person of faith, rely on Him wholeheartedly, and trust Him alone throughout your life (Proverbs 3:7-10).

5. When we begin to have a heart of trusting Him, God will bless us.

6. From faith to faith, the more you trust, the more blessed you are, and the more blessed you are, the more you trust.

Personal Reflection

The most insightful thing I learned from this chapter is...

In the past, my understanding was...

Now my understanding is...

The changes I want to make and implement in my life are...

Keywords: (5~8)

2. Faith is the foundation.

3. Faith and works cannot coexist.

4. Bear the fruit of miracles.

5. A heart of trusting God.

6. From faith to faith.

7. Invite curses.

8. Receive blessings.

9. Gospel of power.