1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 (NKJV) But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; 10 and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and…
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (NKJV) For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For…
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…
Philippians 1:1-2 Philippians 1:1-2 (NKJV) Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. V1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the…
By Elon When trouble strikes where do you go? Do you go first to men or women for help? When financial trouble comes, when deep heartache comes, where go you go for peace and comfort? To things or people? So many times we do and it is foolish. Or even worse we say we…
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…
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…
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 we know that we…
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…