Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

Rev. Dr. Curtis Giese, Professor of Religion and Interim Director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Concordia University, Texas, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study James 1:1-4. After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His half-brother James and changed him completely. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, James thought Jesus was crazy. Yet the mercy and grace of God pursued James to convert him to the true faith. This resurrection reality is evident throughout the epistle of James, written very early in the history of the Church. St. James writes to the New Testament people of God who share the faith of Abraham. They are dispersed throughout the world awaiting the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. As they eagerly expect that Day, their trials bring them joy because these trials refine their faith. Those things which would distract them from trusting Jesus are burned away so that they, like Abraham, see more clearly the work of God in His Son. In this, they are complete in Christ already, even