James 2:5

Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world [to be] rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
American Standard Version

Treated in 8 passages across the library.

  1. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

    Effectual calling cites James ii. 5

    … rejected, here is free grace. That the poor should be rich in faith, heirs of a kingdom (James ii. 5), and the nobles and great ones of the world for the most part rejected, “Not many noble …

  2. Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde · Ochorus Originals

    The Punjab He Entered cites James 2:5

    … to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?” (James 2:5, ASV). Hyde’s District We have, unusually, an official picture of the work Hyde was doing…

  3. Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites James 2:5

    …He lived among them as a brother. Scriptures to revisit 1 Corinthians 1:26-29; Luke 4:18; James 2:5; Galatians 3:28. Reflection 1. Who are the despised people in your community? 2. Does you…

  4. The Key Teachings of Catherine Booth · Ochorus Originals

    The Dignity of Love cites JAMES 2:5

    …rld rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? JAMES 2:5 The cost The dignity of love is costly, and she was plain about the price. In How to Work…

  5. The Life of Trust · George Müller

    Leaning on Jesus cites James ii. 1-6

    …st it were these: 1. The salary was made up by pew-rents; but pew-rents are, according to James ii. 1-6, against the mind of the Lord, as, in general, the poor brother cannot have so good a sea…

  6. George Müller of Bristol · Arthur T. Pierson

    The Pulpit and the Pastorate cites James ii. 1-6

    …e source of revenue. This seemed plainly at war with the teaching of the Spirit of God in James ii. 1-6, since the poor brother cannot afford as good sittings as the rich, thus introducing into…

  7. George Müller of Bristol · Arthur T. Pierson

    Appendix A: Scripture Texts That Moulded George Müller cites James ii. 1-6

    …otstool, are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?" (James ii. 1-6.) "Having, then, gifts differing according to the grace that is given us." (Rom. xii. 6.)…

  8. George Müller of Bristol · Arthur T. Pierson

    Appendix N: The Wise Sayings of George Müller cites James ii. 1-6

    …will sooner or later become an unhealthy church. Pew-rents 1. Pew-rents are, according to James ii. 1-6, against the mind of the Lord, as, in general, the poor brother cannot have so good a sea…

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