Category Archives: James

A Standard Jewish perception? James 2:1-13.

Posted on 05/13/2020 by remso

Now we are looking at James chapter two. Here is a standard read of James 2:1. James 2:1 NASB My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. You should … Continue reading →

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When desire has conceived. James 1:15-27

Posted on 05/08/2020 by remso

I ended the last post on the book of James with this: 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. … Continue reading →

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If any of you lack faith. James 1:5-14.

Posted on 05/02/2020 by remso

When we last talked about James, we ended on this note. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will … Continue reading →

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The book of James, an introduction and study of chapter 1 verses 1-4.

Posted on 04/30/2020 by remso

The book of James Written about A.D. 45-50. In a world that denies the validity of Jesus and God’s word, but is willing to accept the validity of someone like Socrates or Plato wholeheartedly; I would like to offer Dr. … Continue reading →

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Where do we go when we die? An edited repost that is always pertinent.

Posted on 01/13/2019 by remso

Several years ago, a brother in Christ opened his home a couple of times a month, and a few of us gathered for a home church meeting. This brother-in-Christ did the teaching/preaching and, on one Saturday night, attempted to cover … Continue reading →