Devotional Readings

But when the Spirit of God comes to work upon a sinner’s heart in conversion, he brings him to himself

Luk 15:7    I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.Luk 15:10    Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.Mat 9:13    But go ye and learn… Continue reading But when the Spirit of God comes to work upon a sinner’s heart in conversion, he brings him to himself

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Jesus teaching with questions….

I came across this pattern again in this verse. Jesus using the question, inquiry method when speaking to his opponents.It's frequently used in Luke in slightly different words, this has been catching my eye.Greg Koukle at Stand to Reason, STR uses and prescribes this method.For more information check out:    http://www.str.org/  Luk 15:4  What man of… Continue reading Jesus teaching with questions….

Devotional Readings

James 2 – Jas 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

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.