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- 00:11, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+569) . . N 5:12 Does this mean that Christians cannot take an oath and swear to tell the truth even in a court of law? (Created page with "==5:12 Does this mean that Christians cannot take an oath and swear to tell the truth even in a court of law?== Yes (CP Mt 5:33-37). Christians should not have to take an oath...") (current)
- 00:10, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (-1) . . 5:7-8 What do we learn from what James says here? (→5:7-8 What do we learn from what James says here?) (current)
- 00:10, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+2) . . 5:7-8 What do we learn from what James says here? (→5:7-8 What do we learn from what James says here?)
- 00:10, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+2,433) . . N 5:7-8 What do we learn from what James says here? (Created page with "==5:7-8 What do we learn from what James says here?== What James says here is linked by the word "therefore" to what he said against the wicked rich in V1-6 (CP V1-6). In V7...")
- 00:09, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+849) . . N 5:1-6 Are the rich James addresses here believers as some think? (Created page with "==5:1-6 Are the rich James addresses here believers as some think?== No, these are the wicked rich James referred to in Ch 2 who oppressed poor believers and defrauded them (C...") (current)
- 00:09, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+904) . . N 4:13-16 What do we learn from what James says here? (Created page with "==4:13-16 What do we learn from what James says here?== We learn from this that it is wrong to plan as if tomorrow is certain. V14 stresses the transitory nature of life (CP P...") (current)
- 00:08, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,072) . . N 4:11-12 What does it mean to speak evil of another? (Created page with "==4:11-12 What does it mean to speak evil of another?== To speak evil of another person can mean to speak falsely about them, but it also means unloving criticism or negative...") (current)
- 00:07, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+565) . . N 4:7-10 What do we learn from what James says here? (Created page with "==4:7-10 What do we learn from what James says here?== What we learn from this first and foremost is that in order to stand against the devil, believers must be totally surren...") (current)
- 00:07, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,283) . . N 4:5 What scripture is James quoting here and what does it mean? (Created page with "==4:5 What scripture is James quoting here and what does it mean?== James is not quoting a specific passage of scripture here; he is summarising general Old Testament teaching...") (current)
- 00:06, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+2,022) . . N 4:1-4 Are these believers or unbelievers James is addressing here? (Created page with "==4:1-4 Are these believers or unbelievers James is addressing here?== These are believers - Jewish believers who were scattered throughout the region because of persecution (...") (current)
- 00:06, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+473) . . N 3:17-18 How is wisdom from above defined? (Created page with "==3:17-18 How is wisdom from above defined?== First and foremost it is pure and gentle, peace loving and courteous. It allows discussion, and is willing to yield to others. It...") (current)
- 00:05, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+3,020) . . N 3:1-2 How are we to understand what James says here? (Created page with "==3:1-2 How are we to understand what James says here?== This is a grim warning to Christians aspiring to be teachers in the New Testament church . Masters (KJV), means teache...") (current)
- 00:04, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+714) . . N 2:25 Who was Rahab the harlot and what did she do? (Created page with "==2:25 Who was Rahab the harlot and what did she do?== (CP Josh 2:1-21; 6:17, 22-25 with He 11:31). Rahab was saved by faith and works combined. She proved her faith by her wo...") (current)
- 00:04, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+2) . . 2:14-26 Does this not contradict Paul's teaching that we are justified by faith alone and not by works? (→2:14-26 Does this not contradict Paul's teaching that we are justified by faith alone and not by works?) (current)
- 00:04, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+2,639) . . N 2:14-26 Does this not contradict Paul's teaching that we are justified by faith alone and not by works? (Created page with "==2:14-26 Does this not contradict Paul's teaching that we are justified by faith alone and not by works?== No (CP Ro 3:20, 27-28; 4:1-25; Eph 2:8-9). Paul is referring to ini...")
- 00:03, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+559) . . N 2:10-12 What does it mean that if we break one of God's commands we are guilty of breaking them all? (Created page with "==2:10-12 What does it mean that if we break one of God's commands we are guilty of breaking them all?== This does not mean as many think, that it is just as bad no matter wha...") (current)
- 00:03, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,060) . . N 2:1-5 What do we learn from this? (Created page with "==2:1-5 What do we learn from this?== James is warning the church here against giving preferential treatment to a wealthy man over a poor man in the assembly. But this functio...") (current)
- 00:02, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+613) . . N 1:26-27 What is James saying here? (Created page with "==1:26-27 What is James saying here?== James is saying here that anyone who says they are Christians, but do not exercise control over their tongues are just fooling themselve...") (current)
- 00:02, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+2,096) . . N 1:22-25 To whom is this teaching directed? (Created page with "==1:22-25 To whom is this teaching directed?== This is directed to everyone in the church who professes faith in Christ and His blood atonement, believing that is all that is...") (current)
- 00:01, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,060) . . N 1:19-21 What does it mean here to be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath? (Created page with "==1:19-21 What does it mean here to be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath?== James is admonishing Christians here to always be eager to listen to Godly teaching and c...") (current)
- 00:00, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+952) . . N 1:13-15 What do we learn from what James says here? (Created page with "==1:13-15 What do we learn from what James says here?== We learn from this that God does not tempt or test anyone. He does not will ill to people to make them fall. Temptati...") (current)
- 00:00, 31 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+467) . . N 1:12 What is the crown of life referred to here? (Created page with "==1:12 What is the crown of life referred to here?== The crown of life here is also called a crown of righteousness, and a crown of glory, elsewhere in scripture (CP Rev 2:10...") (current)
- 23:59, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+972) . . N 1:9-11 How can the rich rejoice by being humiliated? (Created page with "==1:9-11 How can the rich rejoice by being humiliated?== Being made low, which means having to undergo spiritual abasement or humiliation, leads the rich to perceive and lamen...") (current)
- 23:59, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+570) . . N 1:5-8 Why is wisdom required here? (Created page with "==1:5-8 Why is wisdom required here?== Believers are exhorted here to pray for divine wisdom that will enable them to withstand the trials of V 2-4 (CP V 2-4 with Pr 2:6; Jas...") (current)
- 23:58, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,275) . . N 1:2-4 How can believers be expected to rejoice in sufferings? (Created page with "==1:2-4 How can believers be expected to rejoice in sufferings?== Divers temptations (KJV), are trials - testing situations in life which include persecutions, afflictions and...") (current)
- 23:58, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+779) . . N 1:1 Who is James? (Created page with "==1:1 Who is James?== James is the half-brother of Jesus (CP Mt 13:55). James did not believe Jesus was Messiah during Jesus' lifetime. He thought Jesus was just a religious f...") (current)
- 23:57, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (-25,503) . . James:-
- 23:40, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,328) . . N 13:17 What does it mean exactly that Christians are to obey those that have the rule over them? (Created page with "==13:17 What does it mean exactly that Christians are to obey those that have the rule over them?== The writer here is exhorting believers to maintain a yielding disposition a...") (current)
- 23:39, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+795) . . N 13:14 What is the city that believers seek to come? (Created page with "==13:14 What is the city that believers seek to come?== This city is New Jerusalem, the city of God which God promised to the Old Testament saints, and Jesus promised to the N...") (current)
- 23:38, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,235) . . N 13:11-13 What are we to understand from what is said here? (Created page with "==13:11-13 What are we to understand from what is said here?== Here the writer of Hebrews compares the sacrifice of animals in the Old Testament and that of Christ in the New...") (current)
- 23:37, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+744) . . N 13:10 What is the altar referred to here? (Created page with "==13:10 What is the altar referred to here?== In this context the altar is a place of sacrifice. It speaks metaphorically of Jesus Christ as the true altar of every believer (...") (current)
- 23:37, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+452) . . N 13:8 What does it mean here that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever? (Created page with "==13:8 What does it mean here that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever?== In this context it means that because Christ never changes, there has to also be a...") (current)
- 23:36, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,513) . . N 13:5-6 How are we to understand what is said here? (Created page with "==13:5-6 How are we to understand what is said here?== This is teaching that godliness with sufficient material blessings to meet our everyday needs should make us content wit...") (current)
- 23:36, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,120) . . N 13:4 What does it mean that the marriage bed is undefiled? (Created page with "==13:4 What does it mean that the marriage bed is undefiled?== The physical and emotional pleasure of sexual intimacy within marriage is ordained by God and held in honour by...") (current)
- 23:35, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+626) . . N 13:3 What is this telling us to do? (Created page with "==13:3 What is this telling us to do?== This is exhorting believers to identify with those in prison who are being persecuted for their witness for Christ, remembering that th...") (current)
- 23:35, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+650) . . N 12:26-29 What is the writer referring to here and when will it take place? (Created page with "==12:26-29 What is the writer referring to here and when will it take place?== The writer is quoting the Old Testament prophet Haggai here (CP Hag 2:6-7). We learn from this...") (current)
- 23:34, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+938) . . N 12:24 What blood of Abel is referred to here? (Created page with "==12:24 What blood of Abel is referred to here?== There are two views among Christians concerning this scripture. One view holds to the blood being that which Abel shed when...") (current)
- 23:34, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+881) . . N 12:18-24 What does "the mount that might be touched" refer to and how do we define Mt. Zion? (Created page with "==12:18-24 What does "the mount that might be touched" refer to and how do we define Mt. Zion?== The mount that might be touched is Mt. Sinai, where God manifested Himself to...") (current)
- 23:33, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+793) . . N 12:16-17 What is the story behind what the writer says here about Esau? (Created page with "==12:16-17 What is the story behind what the writer says here about Esau?== (CP Gen 25:27-34; 27:30-40). The reason why Esau was rejected is because "he found no place of repe...") (current)
- 23:32, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,428) . . N 12:12-15 What is the teaching here? (Created page with "==12:12-15 What is the teaching here?== Christians are being exhorted here to reinvigorate themselves spiritually and walk in the way God has ordained for them to be partakers...") (current)
- 23:32, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,614) . . N 12:5-11 Where is this exhortation found in scripture and how does the Lord chasten Christians? (Created page with "==12:5-11 Where is this exhortation found in scripture and how does the Lord chasten Christians?== This exhortation is found in Proverbs (CP Pr 3:11-12). The object of God's c...") (current)
- 23:31, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+705) . . N 12:2 What does it mean exactly that Jesus is the author and the finisher of our faith? (Created page with "==12:2 What does it mean exactly that Jesus is the author and the finisher of our faith?== Jesus is the originator of faith, as distinct from simply being the cause. Of the...") (current)
- 23:31, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+1,113) . . N 12:1 (B) How is "every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us" (KJV) defined? (Created page with "==12:1 (B) How is "every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us" (KJV) defined?== Every weight here means everything that gets in the way of our Christians walk. If...") (current)
- 23:30, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+519) . . N 12:1 (A) How are we to regard these witnesses - are they looking down on us from heaven as some teach? (Created page with "==12:1 (A) How are we to regard these witnesses - are they looking down on us from heaven as some teach?== This is referring to the Old Testament saints of Ch 11 who died in f...") (current)
- 23:30, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+2) . . 11:39-40 What does this mean? (→11:39-40 What does this mean?) (current)
- 23:29, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+589) . . N 11:39-40 What does this mean? (Created page with "==11:39-40 What does this mean?== All the Old Testament saints died in faith without receiving the final promised blessings of the new covenant in Christ (CP V13). But they...")
- 23:29, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+418) . . N 11:35 Who were the women who received their dead raised to life again? (Created page with "==11:35 Who were the women who received their dead raised to life again?== There are two women of faith named in the Old Testament who received their dead raised to life again...") (current)
- 23:28, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+29,640) . . N 11:1 How are we to understand what is said here? (Created page with "==11:1 How are we to understand what is said here?== We understand from this that faith is the confident assurance of receiving that which we ask for and being certain of thin...") (current)
- 23:26, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+647) . . N 10:38 What does it mean that the just shall live by faith? (Created page with "==10:38 What does it mean that the just shall live by faith?== The just are those whom God has justified upon the basis of, and in answer to, their faith in the Lord Jesus Chr...") (current)
- 23:25, 30 December 2018 (diff | hist) . . (+632) . . N 10:35-37 How are we to understand this passage of scripture? (Created page with "==10:35-37 How are we to understand this passage of scripture?== Here the author of Hebrews is admonishing the Jewish Christians not to give up on God after having endured so...") (current)
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