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PHall | September 23, 2015
Bond-servants. We are, to use a word common in many translations, bond-servants. Contrary to the way we sometimes act, this does not mean we have such a close bond with Jesus as best buddies. It means slave, one who has given up his will to another. So maybe we should give up the visuals of […]
PHall | March 19, 2014
Being aware we are more easily tempted when unhappy should warn us that too often we are more affected by emotions than by blessings. That means we allow ourselves to be affected more by others and ourselves than by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
PHall | July 26, 2012
How much influence did Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount have on the early church? James, who wrote one of the first written NT books, probably written by Jesus’ fleshly brother, borrowed, expanded, and applied it comprehensively. So influenced was James, it would be beneficial to compare the two. Matthew 5:10-12 NASB “Blessed are those who […]
PHall | July 15, 2012
Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience flaming emails, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance (1:2-3). If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, not Google (1:5). Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, and slow to hit the reply button (1:19). Not many […]
PHall | February 11, 2012
Does God in His sovereignty cause people to sin to accomplish His purposes? Involved in this question are deep theological issues beyond our inadequate ability to completely fathom and understand. Providence, predestination, foreknowledge, and free will, are intricately woven within this complex issue. Let’s look at three Biblical situations, one guiding truth, ending with an […]
PHall | November 8, 2011
Perryism – What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source what you post on Facebook? (4:1)
PHall | November 7, 2011
Perryism – Not many should become brotherhood magazine editors, my brothers, knowing that you will receive a stricter judgment (3:1).
PHall | November 7, 2011
Perryism – Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience flaming emails, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance (1:2-3).
PHall | November 7, 2011
Perryism – The book of James for Modern Readers #3 – But no man can tame the keyboard. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. We praise our Lord and Father with it, and we curse men who are made in God’s likeness with it. Praising and cursing come out of the same keyboard. […]
PHall | November 6, 2011
Perryism – The book of James for Modern Readers #2 – If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, don’t google it (James 1:5).