The Greatest Gift of All

SERMON: James 1:16-18

Introduction: ‘Tis the season…

I. God calls us to think carefully, especially about His relationship to evil and to good.
A. v.16 – a strong exhortation:

  B.  Do not be deceived about…

  C. v. 17 – the positive side: God is the source
of all that is good.

- “every” =>

- “good gift” “perfect gift” =>

- “Father” =>

- ‘lights” =>

II. Verse 18 points us to the greatest/best gift of all: the new birth.
A. “brought us forth” =>

  B. “of His own will” =>

  C. “word of truth” =>

  D. “firstfruits” =>