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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There is one very special law God has given that sums up all the other laws He has given. James calls it the “royal law,” and he tells us that we will be judged by that singular law. Which law is it?
Todays Scripture: James 2:8-13
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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 2:23-24
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James taught that judgment will be merciless to the one who has shown no mercy, a truth that was illustrated graphically in one of Jesus’ parables.
Todays Scripture: James 2:12-14
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As David continues looking at Paul’s words in chapter 2 of Romans, it becomes even more clear that Paul believed that heaven was only for the holy, just like James.
Todays Scripture: James 2:23-24
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James warns his readers that “judgment will be merciless to the one who has shown no mercy.” What will become of the person who receives a merciless judgement?
Todays Scripture: James 2:12-14
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When James’ well-know warning, “Let not many of you become teachers,” is read in context, it becomes shockingly obvious that it has specific application to those who teach that faith void of works can save.
Todays Scripture: James 2:24-3:1
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James declares that faith without works cannot save. And then he offers an appropriate example of faith that is void of works, an example of a merciless person.
Todays Scripture: James 2:13-17
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