Paul reminds the followers of Jesus to be alert and vigilant as they follow Christ.

Paul goes from despair to hopefulness in a short span of time.

Paul understands how to talk to people from a variety of backgrounds.

Paul unlocks a secret that we can take to heart as well.

Paul gives a clear example they would have understood about freedom versus slavery.

The saying is so true that old habits are hard to break. Paul tries to walk the Galatians through some habit changing moments.

James reminds us that the way we live should be different than everyone else. We should stand out. If not then are we really living the life we're confessing?

If you say one thing and do a different, you have no integrity and quite frankly are not a person to be trusted. James doesn't want this for you.

Paul preaches a dynamic message of salvation for all but the leaders in the church don't like that much.