Tag: Luke

  • 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 – 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…

    James 1:2-3 words meaning count or consider joy
  • A Witness through John – King of the Darkness

    And they had as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, but in Greek he has the name Apollyon. The Revelation of Jesus Christ to John 9:11 Light from Darkness What do you believe about light and darkness, about good and evil, about God and the opponents…

    painting of John receiving the Apocalypse from heaven