In James 1:9-18, the author continues to urge us to have a biblical perspective on the difficult and the good things in life, including poverty and riches, trials and temptations, and perfect gifts from God. Although we may not be able to change our circumstances, we can develop a Christian approach to them.
The tenth plague was the death of the firstborn of Egypt, which was also the salvation of the people of Israel.
Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes...
To be ready for Jesus’ coming, we need to be doing what he has already told us to do.