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 2:23
Too few Bible readers realize that, before Abraham was declared righteous by God, he was unrighteous before God. Abraham was saved from his sins! David relates how Abraham’s salvation was just like ours.
Todays Scripture: James 2:23-24
There is a difference between many of the trails and troubles most of us face and those that James’ contemporary readers were suffering.
Todays Scripture: James 1:1-3
Today we pause in our study of Acts to begin reading the epistle of James, and David explains the reasons why.
Todays Scripture: Acts 11:19, James 1:1
Peter was at the right place at the right time, and he said the right things. But he soon found himself in hot water.
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:48-11:14
When God poured out His Holy Spirit upon Cornelius and his household, all of the Jewish observers had no doubts regarding what had just happened. God couldn’t have made it more clear to them.
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:43-48
Peter’s first gospel sermon to the Gentiles included some elements that are missing from too many gospel sermons today.
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:39-44
God revealed to Peter something he had not previously understood about who is welcome to Him, something of which many professing Christians still remain ignorant.
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:34-39
Jewish “fence laws,” forbade Jews, like Peter, from associating or eating with Gentiles, like Cornelius and household. But God knows how to motivate people to jump Jewish fences!
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:28-34
A vision and an audible voice from heaven start Peter on a spiritual journey that will revolutionize the church and change the eternal destiny of millions.
Todays Scripture: Acts 10:14-28