Tag Archives: James

Calling the disciples. Matthew 4:12-20.

Posted on 07/10/2023 by remso

I have been asked questions like, where will the Battle of Armageddon occur, how many battles Israel will fight during these last seven years, or how much time will there be between the rapture and God’s wrath being unleashed on … Continue reading →

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He appeared to more than five hundred brethren. 1 Cor 15:5-11

Posted on 12/12/2020 by remso

We ended the last study on these verses. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NASB (3) For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, (4) and that He … Continue reading →

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The prayer of faith. James 5:13-20.

Posted on 07/24/2020 by remso

We ended our last look at James with James 5:11. “We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion … Continue reading →

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Do not complain, brethren, against one another. James 5:9-12.

Posted on 07/19/2020 by remso

When we ended our last study on James, we covered James 1-8. Let’s look at verses 7 and 8 quickly before we move on. Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious … Continue reading →

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I was asked the question, does the Lord give us trials that we cannot handle?

Posted on 06/18/2020 by remso

Shortly after the question had been put forth, George Floy was murdered; a new, riotous, political, protest group was formed and began to rampage across the nation; and not just protests, but rioting, and looting broke out. I don’t care … Continue reading →

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A warning against worldliness. James 4:1-13.

Posted on 06/18/2020 by remso

We ended James chapter three with an admonition to walk in wisdom instead of letting our tongues destroy us, and those around us. This wisdom, as James states, is from above and looks like this when it shows up: it … 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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What is balance in a Christian life?

Posted on 02/22/2012 by remso

This originated as a response to a blog I read, but don’t get me wrong, I agreed with the brother. Balance; the Christian life is one that should be lived in balance. I suspect that most think balance means living … Continue reading →

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This will help me understand? (Said with an accent)

Posted on 01/08/2012 by remso

I had asked a Jehovah Witness friend from work some questions about end times, because I wanted to get his take on it. He threw out his answer and then said, you should read this. It happened to be this … Continue reading →