by OakAdmin | May 24, 2024 | Counseling, Identity, Integrity, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and to the beasts of the field.” Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of...
by OakAdmin | May 17, 2024 | Counseling, Discipline, Identity, Integrity, Prayer, Scripture, Shalom, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
“This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic… But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of...
by OakAdmin | May 3, 2024 | Scripture, The Gospel, Theology
At a glance these two verses do not seem compatible with one another. Did James and Paul disagree on a core matter of doctrine? Were they at odds with each other in general? As with all matters of Bible interpretation – context is the key. What is James doing in...
by OakAdmin | Apr 19, 2024 | Counseling, Disciplemaking, Discipline, Famous Writers, Global Missions, Prayer, Scripture
(Photo by Nancy Fischer, USASOC Public Affairs) “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22 It’s a remarkable reality that in recent years “obedience based discipleship” has emerged as a new approach in the global church. I first...
by OakAdmin | Apr 12, 2024 | Identity, Integrity, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, Theology
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 This verse is frequently misquoted and therefore mostly misunderstood....
by OakAdmin | Apr 4, 2024 | Comfort and Grief, History, Integrity, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel
“Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:21-22 James was the half brother of...
