Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
When we gathered in the studio at SkyWatch TV a week or so back, my most recent book was at the center of one of our program tapings. The title seemed to cause hesitation in its pronouncement to some on the panel. I don’t know why—just a matter of verbalization or something, I suppose. I […]
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Most every Bible prophecy student is fairly certain that the number-one signal of where this generation stands on God’s prophetic timeline is centered within the modern nation of Israel. There can be no ending to this great, eternal drama if God’s chosen nation isn’t a major actor within the scenes to unfold as the play […]
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We read in James 1:5-8, (5) “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and…
In James chapter 4, the author is rebuking the letter’s recipients for their current behaviour. As the text progresses, he gradually strengthens his language about this until he’s telling them to mourn and weep, to change their laughter and joy for mourning and gloom.
James 4:6-9
…but he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
All of this seems more extreme than attitudes to repentance I’m aware of elsewhere in the New Testament – is the author’s instruction intended to be taken literally by its audience, or are these phrases meant to be interpreted figuratively?