The disciples were jealous of this man doing what they had failed to do. He was not one of their clique but it seems he was a true believer from…
Paul presents two contrasting pictures. The Christian can rest in Christ and know peace with God. However, these verses sound anything but restful. The Christian is running a race, focused…
This epistle has a theme of joy and peace, but here we are told to do something in the spirit of fear and trembling. Not that we cry out to…
For those punishing themselves in religious service we might prescribe a good dose of the Apostle Paul. Salvation is by faith alone. However, to a person claiming to be a…
Real faith will show itself. We will be doers, not just hearers. There must be a show of transformation. James gives us this picture of saving faith. He uses provocative…