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Trials and Temptations. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives ...
17 sie 2014 · Read the Text: James 1:2-8. James’ words are almost incomprehensible: rejoice when the tough times come! I like J.B. Phillips’ rendition of this verse: When all kinds of trials and temptations crowd into your lives, my friends, don’t resent them as intruders, but welcome them as friends! What was James thinking? Welcome trouble?
William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - James 1:2-4. James describes this process of testing by the word dokimion ( Greek #1383 ). It is an interesting word. It is the word for sterling coinage, for money which is genuine and unalloyed. The aim of testing is to purge us of all impurity.
The moral ordering of the world is altogether of God. God appoints the ungodly to be given up unto sin, and a reprobate mind, and its necessary penalty. "Were appointed," Greek, "set," answers to "I lay," Greek, "set," 1Pe 2:6. God, in the active, is said to appoint Christ and the elect (directly).
James 1:2-8 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
23 paź 2011 · Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Holly Hearon. Share: In chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy remind the community of the time they spent in their midst. Building on the theme of God’s word, I will explore the phrase “being bearers of God’s word.”
Engaging in reflection and dialogue with colleagues may enhance your learning. Each member must complete the Commit to Kids knowledge validation test and Teatree Tells quiz in their own C3P profile, and confirm completion of the program elements to the College upon renewal.
