Tag: Jesus

  • 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…

    And his mother and his brothers came, and standing outside they sent to him and called him. Mark 3:31-32
  • 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…

    James 1:2-3 words meaning count or consider joy
  • 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…

    James 1:2-3 words meaning count or consider joy