• James 4:4-10

    James continues to teach us God’s ways. He emphasizes the difference between the world’s system and God’s system. The difference in loyalty, attitudes, lifestyle, rules, worldview, etc. He urges living according to the law of Christ (1 Corinthians 9:21, Galatians 6:2, James 1:25, and James 2:12). Even though the Psalmist…

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  • Matthew 6:9-13 So then pray like this, Our Father who is in heaven, yours name is very holy. 10 Yours kingdom come; yours will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily food. 12 Forgive us our debt [of sin], even as we…

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  • James 4:1-3

    As James continues his letter to us, he mentions the source of personal wars and argument. Let us take heed and be careful of our attitudes and actions. God will help us. My translation and notes for James 4:1-3 James Chapter 4 Origin of Personal Wars and Arguing 1 Where…

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  • James 3:13-18 Translation and Notes

    James not instructs us on the two different systems of wisdom. One is from below (worldly and possibly demonic). The other is from above (God approved). My translation and notes on James 3:13-18 Different Types of Wisdom 13 Let him who is wise and experienced among youp prove it by…

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  • James 3:1-12

    The next topic James addresses is speech. What and how we speak is important. James teaches us God’s standard for speech. Jesus is our example. My translation and notes on James 3:1-6 James Chapter 3 Teachers Judged More Strictly 1 My brothers, not many of youp should become teachers, because…

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  • James 2:14-26

    James continues concerning living the Christian life. What we say must match what we do. What we say has some importance, but if we do not what we say, we are lying to ourselves and others. We become hypocritical liars. Then he gives two examples of what one does proves…

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  • James 2:1-13 Translation and Notes

    James continues with his practical advice of how to live the Christian life. He deals with partiality, favoritism, prejudice, and judging someone’s life by the amount of financial riches. This principle is taught in the Old Testament as well. Finally, he addresses Christian liberty. My translation and notes on James…

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  • James 1:16-27

    James continues to instruct us on living the Christian life. He spends some time correcting deceptions about the Christian life. God gives gifts, so should we. James teaches us true gifts based on God’s examples. One of the best gifts He gives is self-control. We must listen carefully before speaking.…

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