“Welcome Everyone Equally”

James 2:1-7 (ESV)

The Central Idea of the Text is to “Welcome everyone equally. Do not show favoritism.”

The Main Application for FBC is “Will You Join the Warm Welcome Team?”

Sermon Outline:

1. Two Commands (v. 1)
   1. Show no partiality.
   2. Hold the faith.

2. Two Visitors (v. 2)
   1. Richly adorned.
   2. Poorly attired.

3. Two Responses (v. 3)
   1. Gladly welcomed.
   2. Barely tolerated.

4. Two Sins (v. 4)
   1. Unity avoided.
   2. Judgment pursued.

5. Two Comparisons (vv. 5-6)
   1. Rich in faith; heirs (5)
   2. Oppressive; litigious (6)

6. Two Conclusions (v. 7)
   1. Bow to the world? No.
   2. Bow to the Lord? Yes.

The above outline was adapted from Chris Vlachos, Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament, James (B&H Academic, Nashville, TN).