While Paul was a minister of the uncircumcision, Peter, and James, and John were ministers of the circumcision. Their Epistles are addressed principally to the converted Jews. James addresses principally the twelve tribes scattered abroad,
“Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes
Dear Pastor . . . Let Christ Preach In this post, Sam Allberry notes, "Even though there’s a part of me that has wanted to be a more dynamic communicator, I’m glad I don’t have
What has been already advanced, on the nature of faith in Christ, may contribute to the deciding of the question whether faith be the duty of the ungodly; but, in addition to this, the Scriptures
Future misery will greatly consist in reflection. Abraham said to the rich man, “Son, remember!” If the memory could be obliterated, there is reason to think hell would be extinguished; but it must remain. There
It’s Worth Saying Again: You Need Repetition Here, Trevin Wax notes, "Surely we don’t want to become the people described by Jesus—honoring God with our lips while our hearts are far from him. But this
You are aware that the apostle James speaks of some whose faith was dead, being alone; and that, in answer to their boastings, he reminded them that the devils also believed and trembled. Hence, it
Get Behind Me, Sluggard "We may prefer to keep the sluggard at a distance, to view this lazy creature only through binoculars or zoo glass. But somehow, he finds a native habitat in every soul,
A Conversation between Crispus and Gaius C. I thank you, Gaius, for your observations on various important subjects; and now, if agreeable, I should be glad of your thoughts on the painful but interesting subject
Is There a Difference between Courage and Christian Courage? In this post, Joe Rigney discusses the importance of the animating principle that sets Christian courage apart from other forms of courage. God’s Good Design of