Acts 15. This text is often known as the Jerusalem Council chapter, named after the conference of early church leaders where an important decision was made. The… Read more “On Boundary Markers”
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Together We Thrive
James 5. Wrapping up his guidance to the early church, James reminds them that the coming of the Lord is at hand (5:8) and that the Lord… Read more “Together We Thrive”
All About My Kingdom
James 4. “What causes fights and quarrels among you?!” (4:1) What a good question. Why are people fighting? Why are people so upset with each other? Why… Read more “All About My Kingdom”
A Forest Fire
James 3. “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is… Read more “A Forest Fire”
Show No Partiality
James 2. “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ… but you have dishonored the poor man.” (2:1,6) In chapter… Read more “Show No Partiality”