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
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As we continue today reading James’ condemnation of the rich, it becomes even more clear that he is incriminating, not all wealthy people, but a certain category.
Todays Scripture: James 5:5-6
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James tells his contemporary readers that the source of quarrels and conflicts in their churches was “their pleasures that wage war in their members.” What in the world does that mean?
Todays Scripture: James 4:1-2
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James’ contemporary readers had good reason to need patience, and David explains why.
Todays Scripture: James 5:7-8
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James wrote to his contemporary readers, “You lust and do not have; so you a commit murder.” Did James really mean that his readers were taking the lives of other Christians?
Todays Scripture: James 4:2-4
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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 ago.
Todays Scripture: James 5:7
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James uses very strong language in 4:4, referring to some of his readers are adulteresses. How should we interpret his words?
Todays Scripture: James 4:4
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James warns us of something that Jesus warned His followers of, namely, the consequences of passing judgment, consequences of which many believers are sadly ignorant. David elaborates.
Todays Scripture: James 5:9
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James writes that God jealously desires the Spirit that He has made to dwell in us, but that He gives a greater grace. How can this be understood?
Todays Scripture: James 4:5-6
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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 5:10-11
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