Paul (Galatians) vs James — JUSTIFICATION
“Justification” in Paul verses James is often misunderstood and thought to be a contradiction by some. Martin Luther truly disliked the letter of James, because he thought it contradicted the glorious message of (Paul’s) salvation by faith alone. But is that what James really said? There is no contradiction in the message of Paul and James. While Paul’s emphasis is on the MEANS of salvation, James is emphasizing the PROOF (or evidence) of salvation.
A nature to rebel? | Revelation 20:7-9
Looking at Revelation 20, we find that Jesus has returned in power and glory. He has restored the earth to a state of paradise like Adam had in the Garden in Eden. Satan and his demonic horde have been contained in the abyss for the full length of the reign of Jesus. This gives mankind the opportunity to benefit from the blessings of Jesus’s work of restoration.
Bitter Enemies – There is no friendship with the world!
In John 7, Jesus gave a fundamental principle of the world’s regard for Him – hatred. There has always been a hatred of Christ and christians by the world; and there will continue to be hatred. Therefore, christians should represent Christ and the values of Christianity and stop trying to be friends with a world that will never love them. We should be loyal to Jesus and the doctrines of holiness in this God-hating world.
God has a COOL CAR!
In the first chapter of Ezekiel, we find that God has a mobile chariot – a kind of car. What is the meaning and purpose of this?
The Serpent will eat DUST!
The serpent was the greatest of all the “beasts of the field” that God made. However, it played a pivotal role in the fall of man. What was God’s response…? Now, in the Millennial Kingdom the earth and the animal kingdom will be restored very much like it was before Adam’s fall. But what will become of the serpent?
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