PrinceFrank · 36-40, M
Wrong james
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PrinceFrank · 36-40, M
And jesus’ brother james was only mentioned a few times and all of jesus’ siblings altogether only was mentioned when Christ was told that his mother was outside and he asked who is my mother, sister and brothers those who do the will of God
@PrinceFrank My post is still correct, and about Jesus’s brother. Scripture backs it up. I’m not going to argue about it.
@PrinceFrank That is correct, but show me where I’ve erred, please. The Gospel of Mark 6:3 and the Gospel of Matthew 13:55–56 state that James, Joses (or Joseph), Jude and Simon were the brothers of Jesus, the son of Mary.
Jesus says the world hates him because I testify that what it does is evil (7:7). Jesus testifies like the prophets of old did, an association important later in this chapter (7:40, 52). He reveals that many of those who appear godly are in fact alienated from God (see comment on 3:19-21). Evil is understood as that which is not of the Father. Jesus' statement to his brothers is an example of his testimony to the world's evil, for he reveals that their apparent faith is, in fact, not faith at all. The world hates him, for it does not want its evil exposed by the light (3:20; 8:12). Therefore this rejection of Jesus, emphasized by John (even his own brothers did not believe in him, v. 5), itself bears witness to his identity as the revealer of the Father, as the light who has come into the world.
Emphasis being on “own”. Why didn’t it just say brothers, if they meant someone else? But they made a specification that it was His own brothers.
It appears Jesus' movement is falling apart. Many disciples have left Jesus (6:66), his betrayal is in view (6:71), and he has to lay low in Galilee, because of death threats in Judea (7:1). Jesus' brothers give him some family advice: he should go back to Judea and do some miracles so that your disciples may see the miracles you do (7:3). Apparently, when his disciples left him they went to Judea. Maybe if Jesus did another sign they would give him a second chance. If Jesus wants to be a public figure, he should show himself to the world (7:4). This might look like a great statement of faith by Jesus' brothers, but John sets us straight: For even his own brothers did not believe in him (7:5). Recognizing that Jesus is a miracle worker does not make one a believer. Rather, here the world is offering the Son of God some marketing strategies. They assume he wants to be in the limelight and will do what is necessary to gain a following.
Commentary:
Jesus’s own brothers did not believe in him. This is James and Joseph and Simon and Judas (not Iscariot), mentioned in Matthew 13:55. His brother James would be one of the leaders of the church in Jerusalem (Acts 15), and would write one of the books of the New Testament. The apostle John knows all this. He knows James became a great believer and leader in the church. So he knows this is shocking.
Jesus says the world hates him because I testify that what it does is evil (7:7). Jesus testifies like the prophets of old did, an association important later in this chapter (7:40, 52). He reveals that many of those who appear godly are in fact alienated from God (see comment on 3:19-21). Evil is understood as that which is not of the Father. Jesus' statement to his brothers is an example of his testimony to the world's evil, for he reveals that their apparent faith is, in fact, not faith at all. The world hates him, for it does not want its evil exposed by the light (3:20; 8:12). Therefore this rejection of Jesus, emphasized by John (even his own brothers did not believe in him, v. 5), itself bears witness to his identity as the revealer of the Father, as the light who has come into the world.
Emphasis being on “own”. Why didn’t it just say brothers, if they meant someone else? But they made a specification that it was His own brothers.
It appears Jesus' movement is falling apart. Many disciples have left Jesus (6:66), his betrayal is in view (6:71), and he has to lay low in Galilee, because of death threats in Judea (7:1). Jesus' brothers give him some family advice: he should go back to Judea and do some miracles so that your disciples may see the miracles you do (7:3). Apparently, when his disciples left him they went to Judea. Maybe if Jesus did another sign they would give him a second chance. If Jesus wants to be a public figure, he should show himself to the world (7:4). This might look like a great statement of faith by Jesus' brothers, but John sets us straight: For even his own brothers did not believe in him (7:5). Recognizing that Jesus is a miracle worker does not make one a believer. Rather, here the world is offering the Son of God some marketing strategies. They assume he wants to be in the limelight and will do what is necessary to gain a following.
Commentary:
Jesus’s own brothers did not believe in him. This is James and Joseph and Simon and Judas (not Iscariot), mentioned in Matthew 13:55. His brother James would be one of the leaders of the church in Jerusalem (Acts 15), and would write one of the books of the New Testament. The apostle John knows all this. He knows James became a great believer and leader in the church. So he knows this is shocking.
PrinceFrank · 36-40, M
Honey understand me I not arguing about your post I’m just saying you are referring to the wrong james and trust me I understand what you mean 100 % you can’t dismiss the resurrection and talk about history even America history you can’t talk about without talking about Christ and trust me on this God love to show out for his people.
PS I wasn’t trying to start and arguement with you over your post
PS I wasn’t trying to start and arguement with you over your post
No, no, I know you weren’t. Not in the least. I was just thinking how people go on and on about these things then get in an argument. I meant I didn’t want to get to that stage. @PrinceFrank