Tag: james
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James and Jerusalem’s Controversy – 7
Jerusalem’s controversy at the time of Jesus and James continues to this day, yet goes back to the centuries before Christ. “ירושלים, ירושלים, ההורגת את הנביאים ורוגמת באבנים את שליחי אלוהים, פעמים רבות חפצתי לקבץ את בניך כתרנגולת המקבצת את אפרוחיה תחת כנפיה, אולם לא הנחתם לי. הבשורה על-פי לוקס 13:34 Habrit Hakhadasha/Haderekh (HHH) I…
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James and Jesus: Brothers – 6
Although we took an initial look at the identity of the letter writer in Witness of a Converted Brother, before we ask ourselves about the conclusion of James’ letter, I would like to go back to take a look at the relationship between James and Jesus. James, Bond-servant of his Brother Ἰάκωβος θεοῦ καὶ κυρίου…
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James – Teachers and Wisdom – 5
Worldly Wisdom~Biblical Wisdom Wisdom? σοφία sophia Who comes to mind when you read or hear the word, ‘wisdom?’ Perhaps Aristotle or Plato or maybe even Solomon come to mind. Did you wonder, who’s the smartest person I know? Perhaps a contest of quick recall or someone other than our letter writer comes to mind. Our…
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James – Preaching to a Worldly Church – 4
Worldliness in the Church These people create divisions and are worldly, not having the Spirit. Jude 1:19 Jude, brother of James and also witness of Jesus risen from death, stands with all the Apostles when he urges us, “Contend for the faith.” He cautions, “some have come in by stealth; they are ungodly, turning the…
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James – a Word on Works – 3
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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James – Witness of a Converted Brother
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…
