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!
If we invest in making disciples, our lives become bound up with theirs to die and live together.
Even though you enjoy many good things in life, is there one big thing that is missing? Abram (later called Abraham) was rich, powerful,...
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...