Online Bible Study
“When godly people, armed with the confidence that God’s Word is entirely sufficient, prayerfully and skillfully, gently but firmly come alongside those who are confused, lost, hurting, or otherwise struggling with some personal or spiritual dilemma, the Lord is sovereignly disposed to use His Word through such counsel in ways that please Him. His Word is the one thing never returns void (Isaiah 55:11).”
John MacArthur
We are studying A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams, a great counseling tool from the Book of James.
Recordings can be found below or join us live each Thursday at 6 pm PST / 9 EST. Please use the form at the bottom of the page if you would like the link to the live study group. You do not need to have this book to participate or join us.
"There are 250 different psychotherapies now in use…It is time to turn from the unprofitable guesswork to hear what God has said about the matter. After all, He is the One who made you and knows all about you. I know of no better way to do so than by thoroughly studying the inner life of the human being in the Book of James,” Jay Adams
Week 1
Intro to A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
We are usually too focused on our feelings! Do you want to handle trials with joy? Stop focusing on how you feel!Focus on your thoughts, which produce your feelings! CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL!
Week 2
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 1-You Can be a Complete Christian
“Many Christians wonder why God doesn’t take a more direct hand in their lives. Well, He does! They simply fail to consider what He is up to.”
Week 3
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 2 - You Can Face Trials with Joy
“God doesn’t command you to FEEL joyful in trials…Emotions aren’t under you’re direct control…”
Week 4
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 3 You Can Resist Temptation-Part 1
“From God’s perspective, the event is an opportunity, designed for your good, a trial that can strengthen. From Satan’s perspective, the event has potential for evil that will weaken you.”
Week 5
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 3 You Can Resist Temptation-Part 2
“If you sin during a time of trial, don’t blame God. He sent it for your good; you misused it. You are to blame if you yield to temptation. God has no propensity to sin and He doesn’t tempt you to commit sin.”
Week 6
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 4 - You Can Conquer Doubt-Part 1
“Doubt ruins everything because it ruptures the relationship between you and your Lord”
Week 7
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 4 - You Can Conquer Doubt -Part 2
“The double-minded individual cannot, agree with himself. Today he is of one mind tomorrow of another. Internally, he debates issues incessantly, never coming to firm decisions.”
Week 8
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 5 - You Can Pray Effectively
“James shows us that prayer is accepted not because of pious positions of the body or hand, not because of proper ritualistic formulas, but because a righteous person prays God’s way, out of godly motives, for those things that are biblically legitimate.”
Week 9
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 6 - You Can Have Good Motives
“It is not your province to judge another’s motive. It is hard enough to accurately judge your own.”
Week 10
The Book of James and A Thirst for Wholeness by Jay Adams
Chapter 7 - You Can Master Desire
“The reason why your desire tempts you is because it is either not under control or it has not been replaced.”