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Here is Grace to you Bible teacher John MacArthur.

Well, this morning, I want to draw your attention to a portion of scripture that I think is foundational for all of us,

and I hope it will be an encouragement to you.

It's in the first chapter of James, James Chapter 1.

And I want to just open up for you verses 19 through 25. There's a lot here.

This could easily be a series, but I'm going to sum it all up in one brief message today

because I want you to understand the principle and the truth

that is here.

Let me begin by saying this.

The distinguishing mark of true salvation, the distinguishing mark of true salvation is the desire to hear and obey the word of God.

That is the evidence of regeneration.

That is the evidence of new birth.

That is the evidence of new life.

If you are a genuine Christian, you have a hunger for the Word of God.

And I want you to hear that in scriptural terms.

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