Albert Barnes's introduction to this hard chapter...with evidence of James understanding of Paul's writing on the subject.Jas 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.In a separate post I will put up John Gill's comment.James 2This chapter is evidently made up of three parts, or three subjects are discussed:I. The duty… Continue reading James 2 – Jas 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
Category: Faith and Christianity
….and compel them to come in Luke 14:23
It's worth reading Matthew Henry's account of Jesus's parable of the banquet.Luk 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.Luk 14:16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and… Continue reading ….and compel them to come in Luke 14:23
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear…..
Curiously Luke 14 ends with the verse.Luk 14:35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.I thought of looking up those verses that have this phrase.I suggest reading them in context. Deu 29:4 Yet the LORD hath not given… Continue reading He that hath ears to hear, let him hear…..
Study in the Book of Revelation
Without getting into the details, I wanted to capture my current study of the Book of a Revelation focusing on the traditional reformed teaching perspective. I recommend three study series, with sermon audio available. I find this a good way to supplement my Bible reading, by downloading these, it is easy to listen when walking,… Continue reading Study in the Book of Revelation
