Since James is the likely the oldest writing of the New Testament, it appears from James 4:1-17 that church conflicts have been around almost as long as the Christian church has existed. Instead of treating fights as a normal part of church life, this text exposes their causes and provides the solution. Some of the words are blunt, but they are necessary to drive us to God’s grace, which is greater than all our sin.
In the new way of walking, believers need to put off the habits of the old self and put on the attitudes and activities...
Probably the most difficult of Jesus' commands is for his disciples to love our enemies, following what he already did for his enemies to...
The chief priest could not control his wicked sons, so God removed them all and raised up the one who could intercede between humans...
