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.
At the beginning of Ruth 3, Naomi took matters into her own hands to secure a husband for Ruth. Her plan was risky, but...
The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward...
After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message - Stand Firm!