Christians’ Tendency to Lust Text: James 1:13-15. A. Introduction. The task of reading a letter requires an active engagement of our minds from the “beginning to the end” of the document. This is especially true in cases when we are not the original recipients. The need for our attention is highly energized when our lives […]
Introduction – Reading James
Reading James Aim: The lessons in Part I of this book are entitled “The Epistle of James.” They have been developed to hear God speak to us through this letter. The aim is for each student to read James as if he or she is an original recipient. The lessons are not commentaries; however, comments […]
Lesson One – The Testing of Faith
Testing of Faith Scripture Text: James 1:1-12. A. Introduction. James assumed the recipients knew the word of God; therefore, he was justified for beginning his letter with the joys and benefits of Christians’ faith testing. The recipients’ faith came from hearing God’s “living and enduring” word (Rom. 10:17; Heb. 4:2). The faith abiding in Christians’ […]
Preface
Preface The Apostle John told the brethren; “I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because no lie comes from the truth.” I John 2:21. James assumed the “twelve tribes scattered among the nations” had faith in the theologies, ethics and practices taught […]
Postal Address
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Lesson Six – If I Must Boast
If I Must Boast Introduction There is a principle for reading the Corinthian letters we do not want to ignore. Under the heading of exegesis we need to follow the style of the writer. One part of Paul’s style in I and II Corinthians is his use of the word “boasting.” Please review of Part […]
Lesson Seven – Divine Power to Demolish Strongholds
Divine Power to Demolish Strongholds Lesson Text: II Cor. 10:1 – 13:14. Introduction This text is the third and last group of thoughts in II Corinthians. This letter should be read in three large segments of thought; chapters 1-7; chapters 8 and 9 and finally this text. In fact, an exegetical approach for reading the […]
Lesson Five – God Loves a Cheerful Giver
God Loves a Cheerful Giver Lesson Text: II Cor. 8:1 – 9:15. Introduction I. Examples of the church members giving for a cause. Koinonia has its root in the Greek word koinos which means common. A. The very first church shared their physical amenities in common (Acts 2:44; 4:32). From these scriptures we understand the […]
Lesson Three – Maintaining Relationships
Maintaining Relationships Lesson Text: II Cor. 1:12-7:16 Introduction The drama in this text, as we understood in the previous lesson, is about the Apostle Paul maintaining a good character standing with the churches in Achaia. The emphasis in the previous lesson was on integrity. Quote; “Integrity is one trait of good character; however, relationships and […]
Lesson Four – The Ministry of Reconciliation
The Ministry of Reconciliation Lesson Text: II Cor. 2:12-17; 5:11-21 Introduction Parts I and II of this series of lessons was dedicated to historical and literary analysis for properly reading the Corinthian letters. The aim in those two parts was to understand what was going on with the recipients and what Paul said to correct […]
