Saturday, March 30, 2013
The Resurrection of Jesus - Dr. Gary R. Habermas (On Guard Conference)
Happy Easter! I recommend watching this video, at the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMqertodsVk
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who drag you into court?
Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who drag you into court? This question was asked by our Lord's brother in James, verse 6 of Chapter 2. It seems that the world has not changed much in the past two millenniums when we read this chapter in context. Well, I really do not want to do any sort of exposition on this chapter. Moreover, I would rather have the Holy Spirit speak to you as you read James 2: 1-8.
James 2
[1] My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
[2] For if a man with gold rings and in fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,
[3] and you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, "Have a seat here, please," while you say to the poor man, "Stand there," or, "Sit at my feet,"
[4] have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
[5] Listen, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
[6] But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who drag you into court?
[7] Is it not they who blaspheme that honorable name which was invoked over you?
[8]If you really fulfill the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well.
Reference:
Revised Standard Version(Holy Bible)
James 2
[1] My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
[2] For if a man with gold rings and in fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,
[3] and you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, "Have a seat here, please," while you say to the poor man, "Stand there," or, "Sit at my feet,"
[4] have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
[5] Listen, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
[6] But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who drag you into court?
[7] Is it not they who blaspheme that honorable name which was invoked over you?
[8]If you really fulfill the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well.
Reference:
Revised Standard Version(Holy Bible)