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Revelation 3:17 (NKJV) Because you say, I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked. Other examples: Demas who was a fellow worker (Philemon 1:24), mentioned but no qualifier is used (Colossians 4:14), then left Paul (2 Timothy 4:10). Solomon…
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Colossians 2:1-10 (NKJV) For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full…
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Romans 12-15 The Christian life Romans 12 Romans 12 explains our Christian life from the point of our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus for salvation. Now, it is our priority to serve the Lord Jesus with our body, mind, soul, and spirit. It is a transformation, which is a changing of our…
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Ecclesiastes 7:3 (NKJV) Sorrow is better than laughter, for by a sad countenance the heart is made better. Sorrow (grief) does have a place and message in life.
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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 refers to Mosaic Law…
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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 do yourp wars of…
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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 his actions of good…
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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…
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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…