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An explanation of Paul's authority as well as the canonization of Scripture

FOR WOMEN-How does one get through tragedy that hits without warning? Click on the link to see the referenced poem https://finestofthewheat.org/the-lord-will-provide/

From the full study video: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/115261042436993

Luke 23:47

How precious the Epistle of James was to the early Jewish believers in their situation. Rejecting pseudonymity, or some kind two stage authorship, the writer can be identified as James, the Lord's brother, as he testifies himself to be "a bondslave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ," (1:1). The primary readers were those who were part of the first New Testament diaspora, scattered throughout Palestine from Jerusalem because of the persecution initiated by Saul of Tarsus who became the Apostle Paul, (Acts 8:1-4). The Epistle is full of practical teaching for the Christians, rich or poor, who formed a mercantile group and an agricultural group. The author is calling for not simply some kind of orthodox belief in God but real faith evidenced in practical works. The believers must guard their speech, seek wisdom and guidance from God, being "doers of the word."

People were astonished at Jesus' doctrine. After astonishment came rejection, then a desire to kill Jesus, to get rid of the real God. People are still astonished at Jesus' teaching & still reject His sayings. Tho they can't re-kill Him, they still desire to get rid of the real God.