When it comes to us providing or giving an account for ourselves to God, he considers the mercy that we have shown toward others and forgives us based on the ransom sacrifice of his Son. (Matt. 20:28; Rom. 14:12) This just adds to the reason we should make mercy a foremost quality in our lives.
James 2:12 Does the Law Bring Liberty or Bondage?
The Bible difficulty is this: James is saying that the law of God brings liberty into the Christian life, while the apostle Paul says that the Law of Moses is “bearing children into slavery. (Gal. 4:24) Thus, James’ words seem to be at odds with the apostle Paul. Continue Reading →
NT BIBLE DIFFICULTY: James 1:13 – If God doesn’t tempt anyone, then why did he tempt Abraham?
James 1:13 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted[1] with evil, and he himself tempts no one.
NT BIBLE DIFFICULTY: James 1:2a Why would any Christian consider it a joy when they are met with various trials?
James 1:2 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials,
Matthew 1:6-7 BDC: Why does Matthew’s genealogy differ from Luke’s genealogy?
Matthew 1:6-7 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 6 and Jesse became the father of David the king. From David to the Babylonian Exile And David became the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam became the father of Abijah, and Abijah became the father of Asa, Most… Continue Reading →

