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In a visual word about works. James entreats us, “let everyone see your works,” in this proverb of James, ‘be doers of the word.’ What does it have to do with his initial advice, “Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials?” James details the connection as he continues…
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Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials… James 1:2 RSV πειρασμός Trials & Temptations Messengers from Jerusalem arrive with a letter from the leader of the church. (Can’t wait to hear their good news.) So what is the first thing James has to say to all of us? Consider all of…
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We’ve just looked at testimonies of several witnesses to Jesus, risen in the flesh, in I have Seen the Lord. Here we will take a look at one witness converted by Jesus’ resurrection, James. He frequently spent time with Jesus, heard His preaching, yet his name is not even mentioned in John’s Gospel. Was he…