A depressingly common theme that runs through human history is the oppression of the poor by the rich. In the first century, Christians were often on the side of the poor and oppressed. Certainly the readers of James’ letter were in that category. In James 5:1-12, we find warnings about the dangers of wealth and encouragement when we find ourselves unjustly treated. We can respond well, because something is about to happen in history to put all things right!
Recognizing the key role that hope plays in our lives, we encourage each other by saying, “Keep your hopes up!” We also realize that...
In Revelation 2:1-7, we read the letter to the church in Ephesus, a cosmopolitan port city where intellectual and religious currents were always trying...
After three chapters describing God’s work in the church, Ephesians has three chapters that describe how we live up to our high calling as...