I decided to call this blog The James Project, because as a young Christian I always found the book of James to be an encouraging summary of Christian conduct as it ought to be.
Also, in the name James, I wanted to highlight the importance of finding truth in an era where the plethora of Bible translations with "simpler" and "accessible" interpretations of God's word can sometimes introduce confusion and even deception.
In such an age of "Chinese whispers" and revisionism, my choice is the King James authorised bible of 1611, translated from the original, spiritually inspired Greek and Hebrew texts by 47 Protestant scholars, with all their richness of meaning and related understanding preserved for the believer. Although dismissed as archaic by some, it is my belief that the Holy Spirit makes clear God's word to the hearts of men hungry for spiritual truth.Finally, King James, although responsible for the production of the bible that bears his name, and himself a talented scholar deeply esteemed for his knowledge, is said to have used his own personal gifts to little effect. For this reason he became known as "the wisest fool in Christendom".
Bretheren, let us use the gifts that God has given us for His glory, and let us act upon the knowledge and wisdom He gives abundantly to those who seek it. As we seek, learn, understand, share and grow, let us strive to live a life that is pleasing to Him and that enables us, and others, to endure to the end.
God bless
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Good for people to know.
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