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Salford Seventh-day Adventist Church [Manchester Central]

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Our Beliefs

Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole.

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My Whole Life

I was born to reflect the image of a God who is powerful enough to create my universe, attentive enough to hear my prayers and loving enough to be defined by self-sacrifice. I find my greatest fulfillment on a journey toward purpose and wholeness.

James

The letter from James was intended for a large au­dience. In the first verse, he says, “Greetings to all God’s people scattered over the whole world.” James then proceeds to offer his counsel on a wide variety of topics.

He gives some advice on how to cope with trials. He discusses the problem of the wild tongue and how to control it. He writes about the dangers of wealth and how to pray for the sick. Other topics include temptation, quarreling, pride, prejudice, and patience.

One characteristic of the book of James is its vivid style. James uses several figures of speech.

In Chapter 3, for example, he compares the tongue to:

  • the rudder of a ship
  • the bit in a horse’s mouth
  • and the spark that sets a forest ablaze.

For practical counsel, the book of James is unparalleled in the New Testament.