Christ in his humiliation was abased so low, as to be in subjection to the Father.
If a man would come to God, which is happiness, his chief end, the Way if Jesus Christ: “no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Here man is the subject, God or happiness the end, Christ the Way.
There is no higher name or title to set forth dignity amongst men, than kings or mighty potentates.
Three prominent James’ exist in the New Testament. What can we learn of these men and can this help us identify the author of the book bearing that name?
Almost 140 years before the southern kingdom of Judah went into Babylonian captivity, the northern kingdom of Israel was taken into Assyrian captivity. And, whereas the kingdom of Judah returned to the land, there is no corresponding record of the kingdom of Israel doing the same. This has led to much speculation on the present identity of the lost tribes of Israel, which make up ten of the twelve tribes of the ancient Hebrews.
If God would break His promises to Israel, He might break other promises. But He never does. What other promises can we rest assured that He will keep?
