Tag Archives: Bible study

The Tongue

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 1 and 2 Peter Released

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

This afternoon I posted “Reflections on 1 and 2 Peter on my website for your downloading pleasure and amusement.  As with Colossians and 1,2,3 John it is in pdf format and free of charge. You are welcome to share it, … Continue reading →

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Should we Teach?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.  We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, … Continue reading →

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James continues…

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. What good is it, my … Continue reading →

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More on Favoritism

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? But you have dishonored … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: James and the Sermon on the Mount

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

The connection between James and the Sermon on the Mount is striking in that there are so many that James could almost be a commentary. Maybe it’s just me, but I think that another curious feature of this connection is … Continue reading →

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Bonus Post: James and Moral Instruction

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

While our book of James is written in a letter form, there are no personal messages contained in it, for it is actually another literary form popular in the ancient world, a paracnesis or moral instruction. Proverbs in the Old Testament … Continue reading →

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Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Don Merritt

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral … Continue reading →

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Wheels Up!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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