Are we to think that, because we’ve believed in Jesus, that there is no possible danger that we might suffer God’s judgment? David has a biblical answer found in today’s reading.
Todays Scripture: James 3:1-12
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James’ reference to the “latter rain” are two words in an illustration that, like so many other biblical phrases, is one that has been misapplied, and in this case, to a certain time in church history not many years few years ago.
Todays Scripture: James 5:7-12
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Like Jesus, James condemned storing up earthly treasures. But is it possible that food and clothing can be categorized as earthly treasures? And are handouts the solution to poverty?
Todays Scripture: James 5:1-6
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It was common in the churches in James’ day, and it is common in churches today. Fault finding. What does it reveal about us when we find fault with others?
Todays Scripture: James 4:11-17
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Is the grace of God unconditional, as is commonly believed? Or is it conditional? David reveals the irrefutable answer.
Todays Scripture: James 4:4-10
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As David begins to explore possible meanings to some cryptic words found in James 4, he discusses two kinds of Bible translations, both of which are based on the original Greek, which can help us understand God’s Word.
Todays Scripture: James 4:1-4
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Are you wise and understanding? Today, James has a simple test.
Todays Scripture: James 3:13-18
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James tells us that we must bridle our tongues, which reveals something that we all need to know about the propensity of the body part that James says is our biggest challenge.
Todays Scripture: James 3:1-12
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If we could interview Paul, would he say that works were irrelevant, obedience is optional, faith apart from works can save, and that James was wrong?
Todays Scripture: James 2:24-3:1
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James cited Abraham’s story to prove that we are justified by works and not by faith alone, whereas Paul cited Abraham’s story to prove that we are justified, not by works, but by faith. How can this contradiction be reconciled?
Todays Scripture: James 2:19-24
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