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!
Just like us, the people of Jesus' day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...
After defending true teachers in chapter 1, Peter began to expose false teachers in 2 Peter 2:1-10. With examples from Genesis, he denounced false...
In his teachings on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus announced the great reversals that the kingdom of God produces among the first and the...