Thoughts on James: 1:16-18 (Part IV)
There are three more purposes to address so, let’s get right to it: (For further explanation, see previous post) The third purpose is to choose a people to commune with God and enjoy him forever;...
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8 In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. (James 1:18 NRSV) It is in God’s purpose (previously...
View ArticleThoughts on James: 1:16-18 Part VI
We hear a lot about the words “word” and “truth” in church; a lot of it may seem to be passé to a generation of “image” and “appearance.” How many times have you heard… “We need to do what is right and...
View ArticleThoughts on James 1:19-21 (Part I)
19You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore rid yourselves of all...
View ArticleThoughts on James: 1:19-21 (Part II)
19 You must understand this, my beloved:[a] let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. 21 Therefore rid yourselves of all...
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