Before we hop into our study of James, a little background information might help us with the rest of our study.
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Thoughts on Ministry, The Bible, & Christian Living
Before we hop into our study of James, a little background information might help us with the rest of our study.
Continue reading “Journey Through James: An Introduction to the Epistle of James”
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Is 41:10
We live in a world that often times fills us with fear and anxiety. The reasons are plentiful: Family. Finances. Work. Health. The moral deterioration of society. The list could go on…and on…and on.
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Back when I was in my early teens, Dothan, AL built Wiregrass Commons Mall, and it immediately became a hotspot for shopping and more importantly for me, a place where teenagers flocked to hang out. In some of the display windows of the stores, you could often find a group of people staring at an autostereogram (Yes. I had to google it.). An autostereogram is one of those weird pieces of printed art that had thousands of odd shapes and if you looked at it long enough, crossed your eyes in just the right way, a 3D picture would emerge from the off pattern of shapes. I know this sounds weird, but it was the 80’s!
4 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
3 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
INTRO:
INTRO:
Author: Paul
Date: Sometime during Paul’s first imprisonment. Circa AD 60-62.
Summary: Paul is writing a personal letter to Philemon, a leader of the church in Colosse. Paul is urging Philemon, a man who was of some means, to forgive Onesimus, a slave who had run away from Philemon’s household.
READ Genesis 4:1-7.
Let’s consider the two following thoughts.