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Evaluation

It may surprise us, given Scriptures warning about pride, arrogance and boasting that New Testament authors, including Paul as well as James do argue that there is a place for boasting. The surprising twists concern who can boast and the basis of their boast. A look at the text (Read James 1:9-11) James contrasts the… Continue reading Evaluation

Greetings to scattered people

Theresa May in her 2016 party conference speech described her opponents as “citizens of nowhere.”[1] She was arguing that those who saw themselves as citizens of the world, especially those who were using this kind of language to attack Brexit supporters as nationalists lack roots.  The speech understandably ruffled a few feathers.  The reality of… Continue reading Greetings to scattered people

James and Paul: Law, grace and faith

Does James contradict Paul?  This is one of the big questions that has been asked of his letter and it is the primary reason why some people have been suspicious of the letter.  Paul has been keen in his letters to argue that we are saved by grace alone and justified by faith.  In Ephesians… Continue reading James and Paul: Law, grace and faith