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 what they believe. My…
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 2:1-13 James Chapter 2…
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. What we say is…
James continues with his letter about practical matters. He wishes to strengthen these scattered Jews who believe in Jesus to continue in God’s will and life for them–the Christian life. My translation and notes on James 1:2-8 2 My brothers, consider it all joy when youp find yourselfp surrounded by various trials. [The Greek…
James, the Lord Jesus’s half-brother, writes a pastoral letter to the Jewish Christians scattered to various places due to persecution. My translation and notes on James 1:1 with introductory notes. James Introduction B1 Author—Holy Spirit B2 Writer—James the Lord’s half-brother and leader of Jerusalem church. C1 It is questioned by some as pseudepigrapha (The…
Paul finishes his final letter before martyrdom. He has finished his ministry. He is longing for his heavenly home. May we all be as faithful and steadfast in our faith, and we can with God’s grace. Some of his assistants left him, but most remained. Luke is present with Paul, yet Paul requests Timothy’s…
Jesus is the teacher of all teachers. The Beatitudes are the beginning of a teaching session where Jesus teaches the correct worldview and lifestyle of the Kingdom of God. I have written some simple notes to hopefully stimulate all to read and study these principles. Afterwards, all believers—especially—can apply and start living according to…
Paul, in his last letter before his martyrdom, encourages Timothy to preach even if people oppose him, his message, and Jesus. Paul reminds Timothy that believers must give an accounting of their life and will be judged at the Bema Seat Judgment (not for salvation but for rewards). Timothy is then informed that the…
Pastoral teaching on Christian suffering, persecution, deception, faithful in doctrine, and importance of the inspiration of the Bible (inspiration, infallibility, and sufficiency). My translation and notes on 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Christians Suffer 10 In contrast, yous have firsthand knowledge of my doctrine, lifestyle, [my] purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, 11 Persecutions, hardships which happened…
Paul proceeds to instruct Timothy about the last days. Here, ‘last days’ refer to the end of the church age just before the Rapture and including the Tribulation. The character traits listed find their source in the heart (the inmost part of human nature) of those who have not been born again. See Matthew…