Trials teach us submission to the Lord and deliver us from our own ways. They are God’s way of developing patience in us. About the…
The Purpose of Trials
James
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Chapter 1
The Poor and the Rich
God’s instructions in the Old Testament do not abolish the difference between rich and poor. In the same way, the gospel of grace does not…
Who Is Happy About Tribulation?
Who glories in tribulation? Most of us would run miles to escape it; however, if we know the grace in which we stand, if the…
Fear Not (Part 19/30) – God’s Immutability
It is difficult to trust someone who is not reliable, who constantly changes his views, or who can be described as changeable and fickle. These…
Question: Purity in Relationships?
Question: After my conversion, I understood that God wanted me to live a holy life. I want to stay away from sin and not have…
Chapter 2
The Poor and the Rich
God’s instructions in the Old Testament do not abolish the difference between rich and poor. In the same way, the gospel of grace does not…
Contradiction: Faith or Works?
The different statements in Romans 4:3 and James 2 have caused many Bible readers a headache as they thought they had encountered a contradiction…
Chapter 3
Bitterness – One of the Greatest Enemies in Our Lives
“Take heed lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this, many become defiled” (Hebrews 12:15). Bitterness among fellow believers is…
No envy!
Envy is not a very pleasant topic. It appears to us immediately – and exclusively – as a negative quality. And so it is! A…
Pursuing Peace With The Lord’s People
As we look at the world today, we see that all around us, there is turmoil. There is political agitation and social disorder, and economically,…
Chapter 4
Answered Prayers – Conditions (Part 2/2)
Today we want to continue with the second and final part about answered prayers. We have already seen that we need faith in God so…
Evil Suspicions
Job’s three friends believed that Job had to suffer because he had sinned grievously. To back this up, the friends spoke in general terms about…
Chapter 5
No Conversions?
The Lord commissioned the Japanese evangelist Matzuzaki to preach every day on a specific street in the village. Only after 1000 days – I.e., 1000…
Prayer and Discipleship
“It happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him… He said to them… ‘The Son of Man must suffer many things…
Christians And Miraculous Healings
We certainly cannot judge everything that is called “miraculous healing” on this globe. It is also the case that to this day, some people are…
The Prayer of Faith for Healing
At the end of his letter, James once again addresses various situations in the lives of believers. There may be difficulties and sadness. But there…
When Believers Have to Suffer
Elijah was now in a very special situation. He had to experience the consequences of his own prayer there at the brook Cherith. He had…