And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].
SEEK WISDOM FROM ABOVE
SEEK WISDOM FROM ABOVE
Author: Philippus Schutte
New Covenant Israelite! "And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee." Rom 11:17 -18
LET CHRIST BRIDLE YOUR MOUTH AND TONGUE
LET CHRIST BRIDLE YOUR MOUTH AND TONGUE
Not many [of you] should become teachers [serving in an official teaching capacity], my brothers and sisters, for you know that we [who are teachers] will be judged by a higher standard
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD
What is the benefit, my fellow believers, if someone claims to have faith but has no [good] works [as evidence]? Can that [kind of] faith save him? [No, a mere claim of faith is not sufficient–genuine faith produces good works.]
THE SIN OF PARTIALITY
THE SIN OF PARTIALITY
INTRODUCTION The author of this Epistle was probably the Lord’s brother, mentioned with Joses, Simon and Judah, and often in the Acts of the Apostles. See Mar_6:3; Act_12:17; Act_15:13; Act_21:18. He was bishop, or president, of the church at Jerusalem, and this letter was probably written from that city. The emphasis laid on the nearness… Continue reading
THE SIN OF PARTIALITY
HEARING AND DOING THE WORD
HEARING AND DOING THE WORD
So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.
GOD REWARDS, NOT TEMPS
GOD REWARDS, NOT TEMPS
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God” [for temptation does not originate from God, but from our own flaws]; for God cannot be tempted by [what is] evil, and He Himself tempts no one.
TESTING OF YOUR FAITH BE STEADFAST
TESTING OF YOUR FAITH BE STEADFAST
And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE OF JAMES
OUTLINE OF THE EPISTLE OF JAMES
The author of this Epistle was probably the Lord’s brother, The Epistle may have been written in Hebrew, and was addressed to the Hebrew section of the Church.
BENEDICTION PRAISE, PRAYER, AND PEACE
BENEDICTION PRAISE, PRAYER, AND PEACE
Now may the God of peace who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood that sealed and ratified the eternal covenant,
equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
SACRIFICES PLEASEING TO GOD A SANCITIFY DAILY LIFE
SACRIFICES PLEASEING TO GOD A SANCITIFY DAILY LIFE
Let love of your fellow believers continue.
Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers especially among the family of believers–being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.