Author: Jon Mitchell

James: The Source of Quarrels and Conflicts

It is impossible for anyone to overcome sin in their lives if they do not give serious thought as to why they commit that sin in the first place.  Thus, God gives us the reason we fight amongst ourselves.  The “source of quarrels and conflicts among you” is “your pleasures that wage war in your members” (4:1).  We want things that please US, which give US pleasure, which make US happy.  SELF is our highest priority.  When we care most about SELF, what happens?… Read More James: The Source of Quarrels and Conflicts

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Bible Q&A: Does Satan Give His Servants Power To Perform Miracles?

Does Satan give his servants power to perform miracles? I know of no Bible passage that specifically says that Satan gave his servants power to perform miracles.  Demons (who may or may not have been Satan’s angels) possessed some people in biblical times and gave them superhuman strength at times (Mk. 5:4; Acts 19:16), but… Read More Bible Q&A: Does Satan Give His Servants Power To Perform Miracles?

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James: Who Among You Is Wise and Understanding?

Let’s “examine ourselves” (2 Cor. 13:5).  How do we react to what’s on the news?  How do we interact with those with whom we disagree?  Is it in ways which we would consider appropriate if our children or grandchildren said and did the same things?  How gentle are we?  How humble?  Do we feel we have to “weigh in” with our thoughts on everything?  If someone disagrees with us, do we feel the need to put them in their place?  Are we bitter?  Can we find nothing good in our life, our country, or the world because all we focus on is the negative?  Is how we want things to be in our home, our job, and the nation the most important thing, with everything else taking a distant second?  Are we prideful, thinking that we have it all figured out?  Is it inconceivable that we would be wrong in any way about what we see going on in the world today?… Read More James: Who Among You Is Wise and Understanding?

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Bible Q&A: If a Christian Woman Is Married and Is Enduring Physical Abuse In The Marriage, Should She Stay In The Marriage?

1 Corinthians 7:10-11 gives guidance concerning the terrible scenario presented in this question.  Paul tells married Christians that they should not separate from each other (v. 10).  However, he then acknowledges that separation may occur anyway; should that be the case, the separated spouse should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to their estranged spouse.… Read More Bible Q&A: If a Christian Woman Is Married and Is Enduring Physical Abuse In The Marriage, Should She Stay In The Marriage?

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