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Thoughts on James: 1:16-18 (Part II)
“with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (v.17b NRSV) Our God does not change as the writer of Hebrews puts it, “For Jesus doesn’t change—yesterday, today, tomorrow, he’s always...
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Thoughts on James: 1:16-18 (Part III)
18 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. (NRSV) Enduring trials and seeing temptation from a proper...
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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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Thoughts on James: 1:16-18 (Part V)
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...
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Thoughts 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...
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Thoughts 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...
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Thoughts 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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