The IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Called to Joy (1:1-18) Resources » The IVP New Testament Commentary Series » James » Conclusion (1:1-27) » Called to Joy (1:1-18) Called to Joy (1:1-18) James's Greeting (1:1) Trials (1:2-12) The Spiritual Dynamics of Trials (1:2-4) The First Example: Lacking Wisdom (1:5-8) The Second Example: Lacking Money (1:9-12) Summary (1:12) Temptations … 17.

4, 7, 9, 13 [toice], 16), while the terms comforted, encouraged and refreshed appear eight times in all (vv. And these things write we to you, that your joy may be full. By joy, the Bible does not mean going around with a continuous grin on your face. Peace (εἰρήνη), This is conjoined with "joy" in the two passages of the Romans just before cited (Romans 14:17): "The kingdom of God [i.e. write we unto you—Some oldest manuscripts omit "unto you," and emphasize "we." Happiness is what happens around you as with your circumstances. Thus the antithesis is between "we" (apostles and eye-witnesses) and "your." 4 Bible Characters Who Chose Joy,Lane Jordan Burday - Study from the Bible and be encouraged to grow your faith! Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary.

For the kingdom of God—or, as we should say, Religion; that is, the proper business and blessedness for which Christians are formed into a community of renewed men in thorough subjection to God (compare 1Co 4:20). Bible > Commentaries > Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 12:2 Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

We write thus that your joy may be full. Of all people on this earth, Christians should be marked by deep, abiding joy.
The Corinthians' obedient response to the severe letter is recalled (vv. The second fruit of the Spirit (after love) is joy (Gal. Jesus promised fullness of joy to His followers (John 15:11; 16:24). 5:22). But joy …

Expressions of joy and benefit predominate: the verb chairo ("I rejoice"; "I am glad") and the noun chara (joy) occur six times (vv. The Jews reproved for seeking aid from Egypt. Jump to: ... Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary. Isaiah 30 Bible Commentary. 4. these things—and none other, namely, this whole Epistle. Bible > Bible Commentary; Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) Isaiah; Isaiah 30; Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) << Isaiah 29 | Isaiah 30 | Isaiah 31 >> (Read all of Isaiah 30) Complete Concise Chapter Contents. (1-7) Judgements in consequence of their contempt of God's word.
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