Freedom through resistance.
God’s original design for every human being was to live in freedom. In the garden of Eden, there was only one stated prohibition; don’t eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
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Tag: James
How to speak to non-believers
All Christians are commanded to make disciples (Matthew 28:16-20). Being a disciple-maker requires speaking to folks who are not disciples of Jesus. For many reasons, many Christians (probably most) are intimidated to talk with others about Jesus. The gospel is the story of what Jesus has done for us; therefore, words are required. We have to talk to them.
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How to produce disorder and every vile thing
Nobody wants to be a fool. We all want to be considered wise people. What isn’t common sense is the understanding of what kind of wisdom we have. There is wisdom that is earthly, unspiritual, and demonic, and then there is wisdom that is from above.
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When being hardheaded is a good thing
During tough times like many are going through now with COVID and its attending disruptions to life, we often hear James 1:2 quoted as an antidote to our pain. The question we should ask when this advice is given is, “Why? Why should I count trials as points of joy?” When I get the answer, I am still scratching my head. What? Because the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. Why is that such a good thing? There is an effect that comes from being steadfast, it produces in us maturity (perfect) and completion (complete in all respects, consummate – Thayer’s Greek Lexicon), lacking nothing.
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Is calling for obedience the same as legalism?
Obedience to what Jesus has commanded seems to be the missing ingredient in most Western churches. When obedience is emphasized, the teachers are criticized as teaching legalism. The Apostle Paul soundly condemns legalism in his letter to the Galatians.
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How well are we doing during the pandemic?
One purpose of a test is to find out if we pass or fail. Of course, there are other grades from A to F, not just pass or fail. For the pa
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