Philippians 2:1-11
Verses 1-2 When we read that statement, “if there is any encouragement in Christ” Paul is not asking as if they doubt that there could be encouragement in Christ. Paul is asking a question knowing the answer. And he knows…
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James 5:15a
Verse 15a Now what is James saying here? Is he making a promise that if Elders or spiritual leaders pray or anyone praying in faith over someone then the one they are praying for will always be healed? I imagine…
James 5:15b-18
Verse 15b James adds these words to the end of verse 15: “And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” Not only is God able to heal physically but more importantly he is also able to forgive our…
Philippians 1:27-30
Verse 27 The phrase “let your manner of life” or your translation might say “conduct yourselves in a manner” actually comes from one Greek week that literal means: ““live as citizens.” Now for us that phrase does not have a…
Philippians 1:12-18
Verses 12-13 Paul begins verse 12 with this phrase, ‘I want you to know…” meaning ‘I want you to clearly understand.. I don’t want you to be misled or confused about my current situation.’ Paul knew that there were many…
Philippians 1:1-11
In this this letter, Paul is writing to a church in the city of Philippi. This is a group of people that Paul knew well because this was a church that Paul helped established through one of his missionary journeys…
James 5:13-15
In verse 13, James asked a rhetorical question: is anyone suffering? And James asked that question knowing that most of the people in his audience would most likely answer “yes.” He was writing to people who knew the trials and…
James 5:12
When we come to James 5:12, it can feel like James is making a completely unrelated statement about not swearing or taking oaths. And we can find ourselves saying, “where does this come from?” What does this have to do…
James 5:9-11
Verse 9Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. James exhorts his readers not to grumble against one another. The phrase “one another” is a reference to other Christians.…
James 5:7-8
Verse 7Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. James is desiring to encourage…