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!
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Ever since there began to be two groups preaching and baptizing, there were those who wanted to set up a competition between them. In...
Daniel urgently asked God to keep his own promises for the glory of his own name.