While Pauline teachings concentrate on our justification with God, James’ teachings concentrate on the works that exemplify that justification. James was writing to Jews to encourage them to continue growing in this new Christian faith. James emphasizes that good actions will naturally flow from those who are filled with the Spirit and questions whether someone may or may not have a saving faith if the fruits of the Spirit cannot be seen.
In Today’s Top Ten List, we explore Ten Guidelines for Getting Close to God. Scriptures referenced include James 4:1-10; Ephesians 6:11; and Psalm 51:1-2.
Over the centuries, countless atrocities have been committed in Jesus' name—holy wars, inquisitions, slavery, witch hunts, colonization, and antisemitism—often by Christians who believed they...
In this 10:10 Thrive devotional, we explore the hymn “Jesus, the Very Thought of You,” tracing its journey from the 12th-century Latin poem “Jesu...
Today we begin the first in a five-part series based on a story found in 2 Kings 3:1-25. The story is about how God...
