Here is some background information on Peter’s first letter. The Apostle Peter wrote it. This is the same Peter whose original name was Simon. Jesus renamed him Peter. John 1: 42 Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, “Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas” (which means …
Our world is always changing, and it is of great comfort to every person with faith in Jesus that God doesn’t change. James 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.[1] …
There is something significant about enduring temptations that brings blessings. James 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life God promised those who love him.[1] As we work through temptations, it takes patience as we look to God for our strength. Today, you may be struggling …
Someday, wealth will fade and be no more. Some people work to gather wealth their entire lives and place their hope in it. It is easy to fall into the enemy trap that pursuing wealth is what life is all about, but that is not true. True riches in life are not found in gold, …
James explains how to ask for wisdom after describing how to have joy in difficulties. James 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for …
James gives us the solution for immature faith: trials and trouble. James 1:2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, …
Who was James? The writer of the Epistle of James was the half-brother of Jesus, who became a prominent leader in the church in Jerusalem. James humbly calls himself a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. James wrote this letter during a time of transition. There was both religious and political turmoil …
The writer of Hebrews shows us that there is no reincarnation. Hebrews 9: 27 And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment. 28 So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal …
Shedding of blood and forgiveness is why Jesus came to this earth. Hebrews 9:22 In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. [1] Some people said that the death of Jesus on the cross proved he was not who He …
Believers have an eternal inheritance, which is so fantastic that it is hard to comprehend God’s amazing plan for His children. All this is possible because Jesus gave His life for us on the cross to pay for our sins. Hebrews 9:14 For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God …