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!
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...
The Parable of the Soils describes the division caused by Jesus' preaching and urges us to hear his word well to receive more and...
In Revelation 2:12-17, we meet the Church in Pergamum, a group of Christians that one has to admire for holding fast to the name...