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.
After God confirmed his covenant with Israel, and Israel broke it, God graciously renewed it again.
The expression, “the body of Christ,” has become such a common name for the church that we may not reflect upon what it means...
The Israelites’ demand for a king is a good reminder to us to trust in the Lord, the only one who can profit and...