James 5

The Biblical Doctrine of Sickness and Healing

What does the Bible say about sickness and healing? This article provides a biblical overview on these topics. He especially looks at James 5:14-15. The author also evaluates the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and the Faith Healing Movement in relation to this.

Who Can Heal Like Him? About Faith Healing and the Reformed Faith

In this article about faith healing and faith healing ministries, the authors discuss the place of Jesus’ healings in the kingdom, the power of healing in the New Testament, the aspect of healing in James 5:14-16, and the healing of God today.

James 5:12-20 - The Chastised Church Urged to Pray Read James 5:12-20

This article is a Bible study on James 5:12-20, focusing on the biblical call to prayer among God’s people.

James 5:1-11 - The Day of Reckoning

This article is a Bible study on James 5:1-11. It speaks about God’s judgment and the manner in which it should affect the wicked and the righteous in this life.

Five Thoughts on Confessing Sin to One Another

What does it mean to confess your sins to one another, along the lines of James 5:16? This article raises two dangers to avoid and three things to do in confessing sin to one another.

James 5:13-20 – Who You Gonna Call?

Many false claims of faith healing should not discourage Christians to seek a biblical way of thinking about sickness and healing. Looking at James 5:13-20 this article calls Christians to practice this text in seeking healing from God.

James 5:7-20 – The Communion of Saints

This article contains an exposition of James 5:7-20, as well as some discussion questions on the material.

James 4:1-5:6 – The Communion of Saints

This article contains an exposition of James 4:1-James 5:6, as well as some discussion questions on the material.

James 5:19-20 – The Pastoral Congregation

This article is an exposition of James 5:19-20.

James 5:16-18 – Interceding for One Another

This article is an exposition of James 5:16-18.

James 5:14-15 – Prayer in the Communion of Saints

This article is an exposition of James 5:14-15.

James 5:13 – A Life Open to God

This article is an exposition of James 5:13.

James 5:12 – The Sin of Swearing

This article is an exposition of James 5:12.

James 5:10-11 – Christian Perseverance

This article is an exposition of James 5:10-11.

James 5:7-9 – The Church Called to Patience

This article is an exposition of James 5:7-9.

James 5:1-6 – Jesus’ Defence of God’s Children

This article is an exposition of James 5:1-6.

James 5 – Ought We to Anoint the Dying?

This article considers James 5:14-15 and the issue of anointing the dying. The author makes a case for why we should still have this practice today, even if it's not a sacrament.

The Significance of Elijah in James 5:13-18

What is the function of the reference to Elijah in James 5:13-18? The author argues that in writing to a mainly Jewish Christian audience, James provides the example of a well-known figure from the Old Testament whom they are to emulate.

James 5:19 – Restoring Those Who Have Left the Faith

This article considers James 5:19 and what restoring those who have abandoned the faith looks like.

The Pain and Beauty of Confession

How can Christians apply the command of James 5:16 to confess their sins to each other in the church?

1 Kings 18:42-44 – An Answer with the Seventh Prayer

This article on 1 Kings 18:42-44 discusses answered prayers. The author also looks at James 5:17.

Qualified Counsellors?!

This article looks at the task of the office-bearers in relation to emotional and mental problems in believers. The author also looks at James 5:14 and prayer and healing.

James 5:13-14 – Prayer and Anointing of the Sick

This article on James 5:13-14 is about answered prayers and the relationship between prayer and healing.

James 5:14-15 – Instant Healing?

This article looks at James 5:14-15 and spiritual weakness.

James 5:13 – Simple Solution?

This article on James 5:13 is about joy and singing, and suffering and prayer.

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