AUTHOR
Daniel Rowlands
Being Careful with Our Feelings
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We read in James 2:24 that “a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” Yet, Paul writes that we are justified through faith and not works (Eph. 2:8-9). Are James and Paul at odds with each other?
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What does Jeremiah 29:11 mean for us today? “‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’”
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Wisdom Versus Law—What’s the Difference?
It may be lawful, but is it wise? What is the difference between law and wisdom in the Bible and how are they related to each other?
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