Author: Ron Francis

Over the years I've come to see that both James and Paul teach the same message. But James does have a particularly useful way of describing our faith.In these verses James give an accurate description of how our heart is deceptive.Jas 1:12  Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the… Continue reading James 1 – Our Faith

Great events that we have all heard about all our lives.Let's just note that our views of God's kingdom are limited.Joh 18:36  Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom… Continue reading Matthew 2 – A King is Born

I'm going to begin to develop a short study for some Fly Fishermen that I plan to use this Fall. I thought I'd begin with a simple search on the word fish and it's related forms.Since the disciples came back with 153 fishing to meet Jesus on the beach, let's see just how many "fish"… Continue reading Fish and Fishing in the OT

It matters not whether this is in the past, present or future tense, since Jesus is the third person of the Holy Trinity. Was in these verses implies was, is and ever shall be. Another way of saying this is truly, truly Jesus is the Christ. Both Paul and Apollos proclaim this.Btw even though the text… Continue reading Acts 18 – Jesus was the Christ