James – Detailed Commentary – 2007 Northern Virginia
This material was originally compiled for the Washington DC Conference in Fall 2007. The notes were formatted into a commentary on the major sections in the book of James. See other conference notes.
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Phi 3:7-8 -- The value of Christ devalues everything else (Luk 9:23, Mat 6:24, Luk 14:23). We have to be convinced of the loving care of the Father (Mat 6:26-30). In this present life we can have great gains (Rom 14:17). We have to recognize eternal profit from temporary loss. (Mat 13:44). "things that were gain to me... I count as loss for Christ" means worthless assets exchanged for great gain. Parables showing selling all to attain the prize wanted (Mat 13:44-45). The treasure is the surpassing value of knowing Christ. The loss is a radical change of mind regarding value. The gain is the great joy and priceless possession that cannot be lost. 3 qualities of discipleship: (1) ability to identify things of eternal spiritual value - character and relationship; (2) we need to be determined to take hold of things worth having; (3) we need to have a precipitous haste regardless of how unreasonable it seems. "and be found in Him" a relationship verse -- God visiting us personally - finding us in fellowship (Phi 3:9-11). Paul wants to experience the resurrection (personal presence and power) of Christ. Resurrection demands death (Rom 6:4). Philippians is a call to unconditional surrender to Christ (Phil 3:17).
James 3:1, James 3:2, James 3:3, James 3:5-6, James 3:4-7, James 3:7-12, Romans 12:1, James 3:13, Matthew 27:18, Acts 13:45, Genesis 4:8, Acts 13:14, James 3:14, James 3:13-18, 1Corinthians 1:30, James 4:1-4, James 4:5-6, James 4:10, James 4:5
James 4:7-10, James 1:2-4, James 4:10, James 4:11, Matthew 7:1, James 2:12, James 4:12, Romans 14:10, James 2:4, Luke 27:6-20, James 3:17, James 4:17, James 5:1-6, James 5:6, Hebrews 6:10, Hebrews 10:17, Hebrews 10:25