The book of Genesis begins by telling us we live in God’s world, a world created, sustained, and bounded by the word of His command. When God said, ‘Let there be light,’ ‘there was light’ (Gen. 1:3). Whatever God declared, it was so (Gen 1:7, 9, 11, 15, 24). The creation account underscores the absolute…
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With the COVID pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the troubles we have encountered, we may wonder why God allows suffering in a world He has created in Genesis 1 and pronounced as good. Isn’t God sovereign, wise, and loving enough to stop all the sufferings in our world and to do so now? Perhaps,…
Would you consider yourself a good listener? James 1:19 calls not just pastors, counsellors, and church leaders, but every believer to be a good listener. Good listening is an antidote to angry responses or unbridled speeches. But what is good listening? It is not just keeping quiet. That is often helpful though. It is also…
James saw himself as the servant of God. His letter is addressed to the new Israel of God, the twelve tribes scattered abroad, the church of Jesus Christ. Instead of being ensnared by the world, James 4:8 calls the church to draw near to God. Who then is this God? He is revealed in James’…