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A Brother’s Wisdom 18
By
Scot McKnight
Does James suggest that the trails of life are to be seen as “gifts” from God? That they are to be converted from trial into “catacombs” of conversion? Notice these words and read them in the context of James 1:2-4: 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming…
A Brother’s Wisdom 17
By
Scot McKnight
James 1: 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.…
A Brother’s Wisdom 16
By
Scot McKnight
James looks into the eyes and hearts of the oppressed and poor messianists, now scattered from home and facing oppression at the hands of the rich — the odds are against them. He looks at them and tells the to keep their heads up because God is good and God will make things right SomeDay.…
A Brother’s Wisdom 14
By
Scot McKnight
There is reciprocity between God’s blessing and human living. Notice these words in James 1:12: “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” The reciprocity here is a reward for perseverance, which…
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