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I think your view of James takes a peculiar turn. I have looked at James simply stating the difference between “Real” faith and an empty faith. Genuine faith always has expression in ones life. Our faith is evident by what we do, not by what we say. In this view, I see no difference between what...

“You study the Law and the Prophets in detail because you think you have the source of eternal life in them. These Scriptures testify of Me.”

Just checking to see which boat you’re on.

Thanks for your response. Do you agree with this summation? Even though Irenaeus mentions it, the fact that this section does not appear in the two oldest Greek manuscripts (Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus) from the 4th century, as well as in other early manuscripts, suggests that the...

So, if nobody can come up with a good interpretation, pray tell us how those verses should be interpreted. Or, are you saying, maybe they shouldn’t have been recorded?

I am amazed that there are believers that view God as less than omniscient .

The Bible is only a book until one has been touched by God. Communication has been broken and requires a renewal of our Spirit. The Bible states that we should fear no one but God. Evil spirits have no real power over God’s people. As a matter of fact, I recommend becoming a child of God to...

I guess you didn’t understand what I said..

Are you aware there are three if’s in Scriture? 1) If, and it may or may not be true. 2) If, and it is true. 3) If, and it’s not true Be very sure before you proclaim you know with certainty which one is being used.

True, there are nearly as many warnings about false teachers, as there is actual teaching.

1 John- 18Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with...

Humility I grew up among poor relatives and they were some of the happiest, kindest folks you could meet. They had their flaws, and burdens, but they looked on the sunny side of life. Reading, and living for more than seven decades, has allowed me learn about a lot of brilliant people. Many...

Thank you for sharing your story. It mirrors the path of others who have wandered, then ran from God. It is far easier to let God lead us, yet many of us (Me included) have a stubborn pride that thinks we can do as we please. I think it was David who said, “Where shall I go from your Spirit...

Here are a few observations fromone of my favorite Greek guys who did a serious study of James. James 1:18 (Faith, Love and Hope: An Exposition of the Epistle of James): How God Re-Creates Man … begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. —James...

Many say Satan’s deception in the garden is why we all have a fallen nature, so we tend to use that as an excuse for making bad choices. What if God created a situation (the Millinium) and removed Satan as an excuse, as a lesson to those who blame anyone but themselves?

Didn’t you just answer your own question?

Would this work? ”If we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” 2 Tim 2:13

Thats cool. I was there from 72-75, minus two summers to Southeast Asia. I shared a house in Valparaiso with three other GI’s, and did a lot of fishing in the local streams that emptied into the bay. I used a tractor inner tube with a #3 washtub in the middle and a board for a seat. My roommate...

Elgin booked the overflow back then, into the Ramada Inn on the island. It’s changed hands, but we still take the grandkids there most every summer. They love the pool there, and it’s within walking distance of the fishing pier.