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3421 | explain verse 1:19. | James | Makarios | 60708 | ||
Greetings Lee, James 1:19 says, "You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger;" [NRSV] [NRSV] - New Revised Standard Version "1:19 everyone must be ... slow to speak. See v. 26." (1) "19-20: Anger, see Eph. 4:26 n." (2) "[Ephesians 4:26] 26:If angry, let it neither be in a sinful spirit nor prolonged (Ps. 4:4; James 1:19-20)." (2) "1:19 swift to hear, slow to speak. Believers are to respond positively to Scripture, and eagerly pursue every opportunity to know God's Word and will better (cf. Ps. 119:11; 2 Tim. 2:15). But at the same time, they should be cautious about becoming a preacher or teacher too quickly (see notes on 3:1,2; cf. Ezek. 3:17; 33:6,7; 1 Tim. 3:6; 5:22)." (3) This is an interesting passage, and obviously written with the tone of instruction. Paul is again giving Christians direction on how we should live and conduct our lives, helping us to focus on Christ. Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Zondervan NASB Study Bible, 1999, the Zondervan Corporation, pg. 1805, Kenneth Barker, General Editor (2) The Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, 1965, Oxford University Press, Inc., pgs. 1468, 1418-1419, Herbert G. May, Bruce M. Metzger, Editors (3) MacArthur Study Bible, 1997, Word Publishing, pg. 1927, John MacArthur, Author and General Editor |
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3422 | explain verse 1:19. | James | Makarios | 60709 | ||
Greetings Lee, I apologize, it is James who is giving us instruction in James 1:19, not Paul. :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3423 | What is our attitude toward trails? | James 1:2 | Makarios | 11837 | ||
Tough for what, Steve? Going through trials? Anyone can hike a 'trail'.. :) Nolan |
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3424 | Do we endure and pereserve? | James 1:3 | Makarios | 11835 | ||
Steve, could you be a little more specific so that I could MAKE SURE that I answer your specific questions? Thank you. --Nolan |
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3425 | What part does God play in temptations? | James 1:13 | Makarios | 11786 | ||
James 1:13 "Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone." |
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3426 | What part does God play in temptations? | James 1:13 | Makarios | 11805 | ||
There is no contradiction. In each case, God was 'testing' Abraham (Gen 22:1) and Israel (Ex 15:25), not 'tempting' them. God does not tempt anyone, He leaves that to Satan. --Nolan |
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3427 | personal | James 1:17 | Makarios | 51390 | ||
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3428 | all good things come to those who wait | James 1:17 | Makarios | 216154 | ||
Excellent passage, Keliy! --Makarios | ||||||
3429 | all good things come to those who wait | James 1:17 | Makarios | 216157 | ||
Wow! That is a wonderful collection of verses. It was worth the 'wait' on this post since we are findings all of these 'good things' in it! :) |
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3430 | Is showing partiality a sin? | James 2:9 | Makarios | 12060 | ||
Just like telling a lie- we try to 'cover it up'.. | ||||||
3431 | Zana Hodges study of James 2:14-26 | James 2:14 | Makarios | 28754 | ||
"Jam 2:14-26 - Those are wrong who put a mere notional belief of the gospel for the whole of evangelical religion, as many now do. No doubt, true faith alone, whereby men have part in Christ's righteousness, atonement, and grace, saves their souls; but it produces holy fruits, and is shown to be real by its effect on their works; while mere assent to any form of doctrine, or mere historical belief of any facts, wholly differs from this saving faith. A bare profession may gain the good opinion of pious people; and it may procure, in some cases, worldly good things; but what profit will it be, for any to gain the whole world, and to lose their souls? Can this faith save him? All things should be accounted profitable or unprofitable to us, as they tend to forward or hinder the salvation of our souls. This place of Scripture plainly shows that an opinion, or assent to the gospel, without works, is not faith. There is no way to show we really believe in Christ, but by being diligent in good works, from gospel motives, and for gospel purposes. Men may boast to others, and be conceited of that which they really have not. There is not only to be assent in faith, but consent; not only an assent to the truth of the word, but a consent to take Christ. True believing is not an act of the understanding only, but a work of the whole heart. That a justifying faith cannot be without works, is shown from two examples, Abraham and Rahab. Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness. Faith, producing such works, advanced him to peculiar favours. We see then, ver. 24, how that by works a man is justified, not by a bare opinion or profession, or believing without obeying; but by having such faith as produces good works. And to have to deny his own reason, affections, and interests, is an action fit to try a believer. Observe here, the wonderful power of faith in changing sinners. Rahab's conduct proved her faith to be living, or having power; it showed that she believed with her heart, not merely by an assent of the understanding. Let us then take heed, for the best works, without faith, are dead; they want root and principle. By faith any thing we do is really good; as done in obedience to God, and aiming at his acceptance: the root is as though it were dead, when there is no fruit. Faith is the root, good works are the fruits; and we must see to it that we have both. This is the grace of God wherein we stand, and we should stand to it. There is no middle state. Every one must either live God's friend, or God's enemy. Living to God, as it is the consequence of faith, which justifies and will save, obliges us to do nothing against him, but every thing for him and to him." [Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary] - Nolan |
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3432 | Why aren't the demons saved? | James 2:19 | Makarios | 12062 | ||
Here is some information on "Salvation".. "The Meaning of Salvation in the Bible OLD TESTAMENT Generally in the Old Testament, the term salvation concerns physical deliverance or preservation. The major Hebrew verb for salvation, , carries the sense of help, deliver, or save, and is used about 205 times in the Bible. It occurs in contexts of removing a burden or danger (Ex. 2:17) and can be used of removing someone from the danger of defeat (Josh. 10:6). At other times the term refers to being liberated or set free (Judg. 12:2). Used in civil law, pertains to the obligation of one who hears the cry of someone who needs to be saved from mistreatment (Deut. 22:27; 28:29; 2 Sam. 14:4). The Hebrew word appears in many prayer petitions in reference to war and judicial issues (Ps. 3:7; 20:9; 72:4; 86:2). The noun speaks of preservation from threatened, impending, and perhaps deserved danger and suffering (Gen. 49:18; 1 Sam. 14:45; Isa. 12:3). NEW TESTAMENT The New Testament concept of salvation includes most of the elements of the Old Testament concept and adds spiritual dimensions. The Greek term has both national and personal aspects. National deliverance is discussed in Luke 1:69. There is personal deliverance from the sea (Acts 27:34) and prison (Phil. 1:19), and spiritual and eternal deliverance through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12; Rom. 10:10). The New Testament uses and the related verb with regard to God’s power to deliver from the bondage of sin (Phil. 2:12); the future deliverance of believers at the coming of Christ (Rom. 13:11; 1 Thess. 5:8, 9); and the deliverance of the nation of Israel at the second advent of Christ (Luke 1:71; 2 Thess. 2:10; Rev. 12:10). Jesus the Savior The designation of Jesus told to His mother by the angel Gabriel was that of Savior, namely, “you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). That He carried that sense of mission throughout His life is clear from His statements in Mark 10:45: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many”; and in John 12:27: “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour.” The role of Jesus Christ as Savior of the world is further exhibited by His willingness to go to the Cross when He could have called the forces of heaven to rescue Him (Matt. 26:53, 54). Rather, He freely gave Himself on the Cross, as depicted in all four Gospels. Ironically, the ones standing by the cross spoke true words: “He saved others; Himself He cannot save” (Mark 15:31)." The Nelson NKJV Study Bible |
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3433 | By grace alone through faith alone | James 2:21 | Makarios | 23481 | ||
Greetings kalos! The riches found in The MacArthur Study Bible continue to teach us and inspire us! I would agree, and I followed the same line of thinking when I wrote my James 2:24 posts.. However, John MacArthur goes into such great detail here with Abraham and Isaac, explaining this relationship between faith and works. Grace to you, Nolan |
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3434 | The justification of Abraham | James 2:21 | Makarios | 28749 | ||
"Jam 2:21 - Abraham . . . justified by works--evidentially, and before men (see on Jam_2:18). In Jam_2:23, James, like Paul, recognizes the Scripture truth, that it was his faith that was counted to Abraham for righteousness in his justification before God. when he had offered--rather, "when he offered" [ALFORD], that is, brought as an offering at the altar; not implying that he actually offered him." [Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary] - Nolan |
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3435 | Does James 2 contradict Romans 4? | James 2:24 | Makarios | 38053 | ||
Excellent material Kalos! And it comes from an excellent source. - Makarios |
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3436 | How can we know if a teacher is teaching | James 3:1 | Makarios | 55396 | ||
So what if they get offended or not? If you are standing on the Word of God, then perhaps they should be offended! | ||||||
3437 | Is coveting with a pure heart Godly? | James 4:3 | Makarios | 30002 | ||
Greetings Discipled! I agree, that presents quite a quandary! But I'm sure that you would agree that humans are just full of ironic possibilities... :-) Blessings to you, Nolan |
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3438 | Is coveting with a pure heart Godly? | James 4:3 | Makarios | 30017 | ||
Greetings Steve! I agree, to desire something is not the same thing as coveting something, but one can lead to another.. The "sub-question" by our fellow Forum member, Discipled, on Thu 01/10/02 12:33pm did mention the word "covet", and my response was geared towards the word "covet" and not towards having a desire for blessings in general. However, I believe that we should not do the Lord's work merely out of a desire to receive His blessings, but because we love Him! Of course, the Bible does say that we will all receive blessings if we are faithful and do His work (James 1:16-17; Luke 6:22-23; Heb. 6:10; James 1:12; 2 John 8; Rev. 22:12). Even with that said, I believe that we should not do His work solely out of these promises that we will be rewarded, but out of love for Him! Would we still be so avid to do the Lord's work if we were not given these promises of blessings? I would! :-) The spiritual walk of a Christian is not a "what can I get out of it" proposition, but it is a "what can I do in service for my Lord?" proposition, and in truth and sincerity, that should be our focus (our Lord, and not what we will receive). Blessings to you, Nolan |
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3439 | Is coveting with a pure heart Godly? | James 4:3 | Makarios | 30021 | ||
Greetings my friend, 2 Tim. 3:16 says that "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" Two words jump out at me here: 'teaching' and 'correction.' Such a verse would lead me to the conclusion that we should not let our brethren live in discontent, but to help them to understand that Christianity is not something in which we should use for our own gain, but it is a walk with God that we should undertake for God's gain, and His gain alone! :-) Shalom! Nolan |
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3440 | Friendship w/ the world Is hating God? | James 4:4 | Makarios | 46412 | ||
Greetings HEC! Of course, that is correct (1 John 2:15), and I agree. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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