diff --git a/60-jas/01.md b/60-jas/01.md index 738efb8..ad32b84 100644 --- a/60-jas/01.md +++ b/60-jas/01.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ In ancient times, it was common to begin a letter with the author’s name, what James said that he was a servant “of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Perhaps he wanted people to know that Jesus is God. James was a Jew. Because of this, it would have been very wrong to call someone God or to say that there is more than one God. However, Jesus was God and there is only one God. -See: Trinity +See: [Trinity](../articles/trinity.md) ### Who were the twelve tribes? @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The twelve tribes formed the nation of Israel (see: Genesis 49:1-28). Some schol **Advice to translators**: “Twelve tribes” could mean the actual nation of Israel, or it could be a metaphor that represents all Christians. In the same way the twelve tribes of Israel were God’s chosen people, all Christians are God’s chosen people. -See: Metaphor; Tribes of Israel; People of God +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Tribes of Israel](../articles/tribesisrael.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md ) ## 1:2-8 @@ -25,13 +25,13 @@ See: Metaphor; Tribes of Israel; People of God Some scholars think James wanted Christians to know that God used “struggle”(πειρασμός/g3986) to make Christians stronger. James said that this struggle caused “endurance”(ὑπομονή/g5281). That is, it helped them to trust in God more. James wrote to Christians while they were suffering from persecution. This persecution caused Christians to leave Israel. James wanted to encourage these Christians. He told them that God used these struggles to help Christians do the same types of things that Jesus did. That is, they do the types of things that Jesus did. -See: Persecute (Persecution) +See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ### Why do Christians need wisdom? Christians need wisdom to know how God uses difficult times in their lives. He uses these difficult times to be Christians more like Jesus. That is, they do the types of things that Jesus did. James told Christians to ask God for this wisdom. He told them to ask “in faith(πίστις/g4102).” That is, when Christians ask God by praying, they need to completely trust God. -See: Wise (Wisdom, Fool) +See: [Wise (Wisdom, Fool)](../articles/wise.md) ### What is a “double-minded” person? @@ -47,9 +47,11 @@ Some scholars think “poor”(ταπεινός/g5011) meant a poor person. Othe ### How are rich Christians to be humble? -Paul wanted rich Christians to know that their riches cannot save them. That is, their money and possessions cannot keep them from dying and it cannot help them to have peace with God. Only by God giving the favor or showing them grace can a person live together with God forever in heaven. Because of this grace, James wanted these Christians to be happy and humbled because of what Jesus did for them. Paul told the rich Christian that they will “fade away”(παρέρχομαι/g3928) in the same way that all other people do. All people die in the same way the flowers die (see: Isaiah 40:6-8). +Paul wanted rich Christians to know that their riches cannot save them. That is, their money and possessions cannot keep them from dying and it cannot help them to have peace with God. Only by God giving the favor or showing them grace can a person live together with God forever in heaven. Because of this grace, James wanted these Christians to be happy and humbled because of what Jesus did for them. -See: Grace; Humble (Humility) +Paul told the rich Christian that they will “fade away”(παρέρχομαι/g3928) in the same way that all other people do. All people die in the same way the flowers die (see: Isaiah 40:6-8). + +See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md); [Humble (Humility)](../articles/humble.md) ## 1:12 @@ -65,7 +67,7 @@ James said that people’s own “desire”(ἐπιθυμία/g1939) tries to ca Some scholars think James spoke about those who are not Christians. Their sin causes them to be separated from God forever. This will happen when their body dies. Other scholars think James wanted to say that Christians sin because they do not fight their desires. If this happens, then God might punish them and their body may die. -See: Hell +See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md) ## 1:16-18 @@ -77,13 +79,13 @@ Some scholars think James wrote to Christians who thought that God tried to caus James used the words “Father of lights” to say that God is the creator of all things. Also, he created the sun, moon, stars, and everything else in the sky (see: Genesis 1:14-19). John also said that God is light (see: 1 John 1:5). The shadows affect the lights of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky. However, the light of God never changes and no shadow can cover it. -See: Light and Darkness (metaphor) +See: [Light and Darkness (Metaphor)](../articles/lightdarkness.md) ### How are Christians born for a second time? James told Christians that God gave them new “birth”(ἀποκυέω/g0616) (see: Titus 3:5). Christians have new birth because of the “word of truth.” That is, Christians are newly born when they hear and accept the gospel. -See: Gospel; Born Again (New Life, Regeneration) +See:[Gospel](../articles/gospel.md);[Born Again (New Life, Regeneration)](../articles/bornagain.md) ### Why did James call Christians “firstfruits”? @@ -91,7 +93,7 @@ James used the metaphor of “firstfruits”(ἀπαρχή/g0536) to say that Ch They were also the first of something new God was doing through Jesus. Some scholars think James wanted Christians to know that they give themselves to God in the same way as they gave their best offerings to him in the Old Testament (see: Romans 12:1-2). -See: Metaphor; Offer (Offering); Fruit (metaphor) +See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md);[Offer (Offering)](../articles/offer.md); [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md) ### What commands did James give Christians? @@ -119,7 +121,7 @@ James also said that this was the law of “liberty”(ἐλευθερία/g1657 See: John 8:36; Romans 8:2; Galatians 3:21-25 -See: Law of Moses +See: [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md) ## 1:26-27 @@ -133,4 +135,4 @@ He also said that a person who took care of the widows and orphans was pure and Also, James said a person who stayed away from the evil of the world was pure and unspoiled (see: Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15-17). That is, they lived in a way that honors God. -See: World +See:[World](../articles/world.md)