The epistle is addressed to "the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad." This naturally leads one to think of Jews living outside the land of Palestine. Since the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, many Jews were scattered throughout different nations. While Jews, the epistle makes it clear that they were also brethren in the Lord, i.e., they were Jewish Christians. Nineteen times James calls them "brethren" and at least one time he definitely means those who were brethren "in the Lord."
The epistle is addressed to "the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad." This naturally leads one to think of Jews living outside the land of Pales...
This book is designed to help Bible students with their understanding of the scriptures. This book is written Chapter-By-Chapter and Verse-By-Verse. If you desire to learn the word of God, then this book is for you. Dr. Moore has a passion for training others in their knowledge of God. There are also more books in Dr. Moore's library that he believes you will find to be helpful in your studies.
This book is designed to help Bible students with their understanding of the scriptures. This book is written Chapter-By-Chapter and Verse-By-Verse. I...
False spiritual teachers were a big problem in the early church. Because there was not a complete New Testament that believers could refer to, many churches fell prey to pretenders who taught their own ideas and advanced themselves as leaders. John wrote this letter to set the record straight on some important issues, particularly concerning the identity of Jesus Christ.
False spiritual teachers were a big problem in the early church. Because there was not a complete New Testament that believers could refer to, many ch...