@@duffgordon9005 He remained a faithful pious Jew, still believing in his brother as Messiah, but was persecuted. Thankful we have preserved his piety and the truth that a man is justified by his works and not by faith alone, a stark contrast from the gospel of his opponents.
Thanks +++ Dave for your messages about James as it did give me more insights about his and Jesus’ lives. I can imagine them working together, learning together, praying together, teasing one another and having fun too. I imagine that although James may of appeared at disagreements in the earlier days, it is because, I imagine, James did not really understand all of Jesus’ intentions and His mission - as many did not also. He did later though, as we learned, and I imagine he regretted these past doubts and misunderstandings. I imagine he was very present during Jesus’ crucifixion, to support Him as it may of been possible, and also at minimum, present to take care of Mother Mary and the rest of the family. What a privilige he must of felt when he was one to see and meet Jesus after His resurrection… imagine! That must of been a sublime moment and all of what James had learned in his earlier years with Jesus must of become a profound understanding, life changing as he made the rest of his life and works, a signature of his profoud faith to Jesus and our Father. Dear James is also an inspiration to me. Thanks +++ Dave for sharing this message.
DON'T look at "Church History" when God has given all salvific knowledge in the Apostles . A Spring is cleanest at the source, not ten miles down.. Especially when we know there have been some "chemical spiils by heretics."
This reminds me of when I worked in a doctor's office. Many of the patients were on welfare. Most of them really needed this assistance. Some openly said they were playing the system. One of the patients told me that her waiting for her check was hard work just as hard as me putting in my eight hour day, 5 days. So she agrees with you. I have a friend that told me I was going to hell because I wasn't "born again". One day, I asked her "how is your mother"? She said, I haven't seen her in over a year. She 94. She was given the vaccine, the mark, and she has no reason to visit. She then told me she stays home reading scriptures and waiting because Jesus was coming any day. I read a book on how to fix my engine but until I go out and do it, I've accomplished nothing.
Matthew 1:25 - "And knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son; and he called his name Jesus." Therefore, Joseph CLEARLY DID KNOW his wife after "she brought forth her first-born son."
Dave . Glad to see you’re back in the saddle. Love your simple structure, style, and straightforward approach. One thing that I am always baffled by is how little people refer to the original Greek when studying scripture. Hebrew and Greek are very high context languages with vital nuances that do not translate directly into English. In James 2:14 passage reference says “ faith without works is dead.” The Greek word for works is “ergon” which means to carry out an action due to intent or inner desire. So, what James is saying is that if your faith is real, then Gods love should pour out of you, regardless of wealth, status, etc. on the other hand, if someone says they have faith, but their actions do not reflect the kingdom of God, then they are not truthfull
I really appreciate your videos! I plan to watch them all. I was looking for summaries on the Apostles lives and I am blown away by your channel! I look forward to watching all your videos. I can feel sincerity.
Thank you sincerely. I agree with you that if we try to read between the lines we can see the untold truth. Bible is like a secret treasure. The more you can sense it by your heart the more you can seize the truth. The more you seize the truth the more you comprehend the nature of the universe and meaning of our existence...
Wow! God is so awesome! His plans for us are "easy and light". And we get a share of those in our literal future! Proclamation! We We need a 24 7 world choir to usher in the Living WORD!!! Wooo hoop! Praise Jesus!
I love this, Bro. Babettes(sp.?)! What you say and how you say it is so beautiful! You held my attention totally! I love your presentation about James, the brother of Jesus! This is very thorough and well thought out and I really felt the spirit… Thank you so very much!
Great summary. I would like to add that Jesus Mum and relatives didn't think he was "out of his mind". What happened was that Jesus was out with "friends" when he starting talking to the people and apparently the crowd crew bigger and bigger and many where wondering what Jesus was teaching growing increasingly aggressive. His mother and brother that apparently heard it and came around tried to appease the crowd by saying "he's out of his mind"...I would suggest to correct that as Mary definitely had not forgotten what angel Gabriel told her about the "Son of God"...
When X’s disciples asked him to whom they should go after he leaves, he told them to go to Yakov/James “ for whom all heaven and earth were made.” Rather describes someone who might be called a “beloved disciple.”
Dave every Catholic should listen to your wonderful message about James the brother of Jesus Christ and hear the truth of what they have been told for so many years the lie about Mary being a perpetual virgin all her life. I a former Catholic came out of that religion because of that reason and other lies I have been told and now I'm a Bible believer Bible obeying born-again Christians. I thank God for bringing me to your channel it was very well explained and you brought up more about James that I did not know about and from them, it brought tears to my eyes how James loved his brother Jesus that he regretted so much of not believing in Him at an early age that he had to get down so many times on his knees for forgiveness not believing in his brother and how much he miss the opportunity to know Him more. God bless you brother will listen to more of your other videos. If this one was an inspiration to me others will do the same.
I got 2 questions my brethren. When the angels appeared to Mary. Announcing that she is to give birth to Jesus . Q 1. Why did she not tell James about this. Q 2. Why did Jesus's not resurrect his biological father.? Great work about James sir !
Good questions TA. I believe that James was younger than Jesus when the announcement was made so not yet born. Though Mary could have told him and the other siblings later in life. I suspect she did not as we are told that she kept these things hidden in her heart. Also Jesus himself refused to tell others that he was their Messiah for most of his life. He even told demons to keep quiet about who he really was. he came to die that time but next time he will come to rule and reign and there will be no silence on the matter. As you suggest it seems that Joseph died at some point. There are plenty that died and were not raised. Jesus did what his father showed him to do. We don't know why Joseph was not raised and others were. I am sure we will find out one day what the good reason was. Dave
@@DaveRebbettes You sure I'm your hero? God is first, nothing I know is important because knowledge itself keeps you from God. God is the absence of all knowledge. What exists when nothing else does. There are 3 keys to Heaven and death is not a ticket or a requirement. The keys, when all working simultaneously and complete will open the door to Heaven. They are: Forgiveness of everyone for everything always no matter what. Silence of the mind, blankness.. nothing you know is correct so everything that comes to mind is wrongness. Surrender.. You must surrender who you think you are, everything you think you know in exchange for the Truth. Forgiveness, Silence, Surrender - These are the works I refer to in the bible. It is our responsibility to do these things to return to Heaven, many will find this out the long and hard way. I am not the only one who has returned. Mary Magdeline and Mary, Mother of Jesus are also alive today. Others are as well I'm sure, but God has not brought them to me yet. We are here attempting to prevent the apocalypse which will trigger if communism manages to take over the world. They thought they could kill me, HA the fools, now they burn and are still burning, they have been transformed into demons over time. I must also say that forgiveness does nothing for the ones you are forgiving, it is only for yourself because you cannot take a single shred of judgement to Heaven. It is only to correct yourself. That's why I was so hardcore about it, I was trying to enter Heaven before death. That's a big thing that people don't seem to understand, they think that forgiveness is a gift that you give to someone, but it is only to erase your own flaws and bring you closer to perfection. When you fear God that is a sign you are on the right path, Heaven is on the other side of that fear. Psalm 111:10
I have just watched your video about Luke and I am excited to start this one on James. Thank you so much for these - they are so informative and interesting! I love history, and so they really help to set the Bible in a very real historical context and bring these wonderful people to life.
Just another comment after watching this video... I loved it. Thank you so much. I love the book of James and I agree with him that works should not be separate from faith. As a teacher and a lifelong student myself, I love your advice to "use your imagination" when we read the Bible. I am only just realising how incredibly deep, complex, nourishing and mystifying the Bible is. I just want to delve deeper and deeper. The story of James is incredibly moving and inspiring. Thank you again!
NEARLY EVERYONE STATES "MANY PEOPLE DISLIKE JAMES" SHOW ME- !!! I find just the opposite... "Pauls letters were never NOT considered Scripture , James floundered around until approaching 400!! Such a shame for all of those who who missed "his 50 commandments , for the Christians did not have enough
Hi Chez, lovely to hear from you. The jigsaw thing still makes me smile. Great idea about Jesus sisters. Might have to research that. Hi to Gareth and stay safe. Warmest, Dave
You are saved by Faith alone ( with repentence,ofc)... The works however is what builds your mansions in Heaven.... Build your Mansion the few years you are here, there is no coming back.
The TRUTH, as Paul's conclusion cvomes directly from Abraham Romans 4:5 4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
@@kpoprevel9737 Hi, there is a lot of uncertainty about that. One report says that she died before James but that report was hundreds of years after she died so it is unreliable. Another report says that she lived to an old age and was looked after by John in Ephesus. We really don’t know for sure. Sorry it’s not much help.
Paul who had amazing works is hated, James who did who knows what- Is loved and no one questions it- WHERE DID JAMES GET HIS AUTHORITY as there are no signs of power recorded.
Hi Catherine, thanks for your comment. There is quite a lot of extra biblical writings about some of the Bible characters. Information about James appears in numerous letters that contemporaries and others wrote and in the writings of historians of the day such as Josephus. For some there is not too much but for others like James and Luke there is quite a lot. I hope that this helps. Dave
You can’t be sure Kyle but Jesus spent 40 days after the resurrection opening the scriptures. And there is no doubt whatsoever that the early apostles new Jesus to be the son of God and that would have included James. Good question, thanks.
@@DaveRebbettes what do you mean by 'opening the scriptures?' and does 'son of god' = 'god'? Because if it doesn't then I don't see James or any of these other Jews praying to him... Sorry for lots of questions but thanks
@@Robert_L_Peters Hi Kyle, yes the early disciples and the early church believed 100% that Jesus was wholly God. This also came out in the early creeds that were produced to counter certain heresies that suggested he was not part of the godhead. Hope that helps.
@@DaveRebbettes are you sure about that? And aren't the creeds you are referring to from the 300s AD (way after Jesus)? Sorry again for all the questions...
@@Robert_L_Peters You're asking good questions. Some scholars of the early Jesus movement do not think the apostles believed Jesus was the same as God. As you noted, a lot of what modern Christians believe was developed hundreds of years after the man from Nazareth.
I can't quite fathom how Mary was confused at all... considering the virgin birth of Christ. How could she NOT know? Okay... perhaps she had questions and doubts (understandable) - but there was one thing she knew for sure that ONLY she could know - the fact of the virgin birth. By the time all of this was written down I'd guess they all had the benefit of hindsight... but hadn't the virgin birth of the Messiah been predicted/prophesied for decades at this point? centuries even? So how is it possible that Mary had any doubts at all unless... UNLESS... she had reason to doubt - but suggesting such would be SACRILEDGE wouldn't it? She HAD to know... now maybe she didn't know how to deal with it... how to explain it... how to work it into the family dynamics and explain it to her other children... but she HAD to know.
Didymus the Blind “It helps us to understand the terms ‘first-born’ and ‘only-begotten’ when the Evangelist tells that Mary remained a virgin ‘until she brought forth her first-born son’ [Matt. 1:25]; for neither did Mary, who is to be honored and praised above all others, marry anyone else, nor did she ever become the Mother of anyone else, but even after childbirth she remained always and forever an immaculate virgin” (The Trinity 3:4 [A.D. 386]). Ambrose of Milan “Imitate her [Mary], holy mothers, who in her only dearly beloved Son set forth so great an example of material virtue; for neither have you sweeter children [than Jesus], nor did the Virgin seek the consolation of being able to bear another son” (Letters 63:111 [A.D. 388]).
Jesus wouldn’t have broken Jewish laws by giving the care of His mother to John. James, Jude, Simon, and Jose’s were cousins. James and Joses were the sons of the other Mary.
James the just was not the brother of Jesus. His father was Alphaeus. Read the Bible you’re making false statements. That is against one of the 10 Commandments.
Thanks for your comment Daniel. Actually James son of Alpheus is listed as one of the disciples and we know that James, brother of Jesus, was not one of the 12 but came to believe later. There are a few James in the bible which can make it a little confusing. Warmest, Dave
Recent studies of the Dead Sea Scrolls indicate that Joseph, also a descendant of David, was a widowed man with children. Called by the Rabbis of the temple and chosen to be the husband of Mary. The newer thinking is that this James, son of Joseph, is the half brother of Jesus. Your thoughts possibly on this.
This I can accept because it keeps Mary's role intact as being of service to the Father who not only chose her but remained with her through Jesus' birth and as He grew. Becoming the mother of Joseph's children then becomes the forerunner of Mary as the mother of the early Church. As she encouraged Jesus' first steps and words...she encouraged the Apostles' first steps and words as well. An encouragement that only a mother can give.
James was the true leader of Christianity after Jesus, not Paul. Jewish Christianity was the true Christianity. They didn't believe Jesus was God or part of God. They kept the law and the Sabbath and didn't believe that Jesus died for their sins.
That's not true. The first apostles where Jews and its clear from all scripture that Jesus death was an atonement for our sins and Jesus now sits at the right hand side of God. Who can sit at the right hand of God if not the son of God? Repent.
@@platzhirsch4275 If you listen to James Tabor its not so clear that the early apóstoles were jews. Jesús was called Nazareen, and the Nazareens were a subgroup of the Essenes. Jesús grew up with the Essenes. But the Essenes lived seperated of the other communities which called themselves Jews. The Pharisees and Saducees. The false people of God who turned their face against Gods laws and killed the innocent and good Jesus. The Messenger. Beside this, the disciple of disciples was Maria Magdalena according to the Catholic Church (since the 22nd of July 2016..Ironcally formerly known as the whore...) And women in position of teachers were forbidden in jewish communities. Wasn't it Paul who was jealous of her, because Jesus praised and kissed her more often? He was jealous, but they never refused her between them because she was a woman. Jesús called these jewish laws an attack on humanity. Thats why these greedy Jews from back then killed him. The Romans did not want to kill him. Jesús did not want to accept any religion. Because religion means exclusion of others and this was not what he believed. He believed in inclusion of everyone. Children, women, poor and ill, absolutely everyone. Unfortunately the Catholic Church still insists that we will co e to God only through the Church itself, but it is actually only Jesús message through which we come closer to God. Never through the Church as the churches are for men, but mens heart is for God. Thats why we need rather our hearts rightly functioning in the right beat as churches. Jesús said exactly that we do not need churches or temples and that everywhere is Gods church were people gather together in his, Gods Name. Jews thought back then that they are better than everyone else. In their Talmud is still written Kill All Gentiles...what refers nowadays to all who are not Jews. But also the Jews compiled their first versión of their Talmud in the 5th century. Before that, the title Rabbi ment just teacher. It has been used in aramaic and hebrew simply for a teacher. And not all hebrews nor aramaic people were jews back then and not today. Jesús broke with Judaism because they did not follow the law of God. The concept of religion is not for real Christians. Its just too small and restricted. You can not restrict light once you open the box...
@@bernicesanders3148Pourtant, Jésus appelait Dieu Son Père, donc, Jesus est Fils de Dieu ! Il y a plus de 2000 ans que tous les chrétiens savent ça ! Ce sont vos petites cellules grises qui ont concocté ces inepties ! Mieux vaudrait vous taire, on va rire de vous ! Incompétent !
I think you have it backward. Half brother, sort of. They may have been Joseph's children by a previous marriage or even cousins. There was no distinction between half, whole and step children. Cousins were often referred to as brothers. If there were other children of Mary, why would John need to take her into his home? I'm not Catholic nor anti Catholic.
As post-modern Christians perhaps we are arguing about a degree of specificity that would not have bothered either Jesus or His relatives, neighbors in Nazareth, & disciples--not to mention Paul. Even the modern Hebrew word for brother (ach) as well as presumably the first-century Aramaic one, which I admit I haven't studied, doesn't distinguish between brothers, half-brothers, & cousins as modern English does, so it would be hard to distinguish the exact familial relationship between Jesus & James by reading the original text even if it was written in Greek if it was written by someone whose first language was Aramaic or by someone who was constantly shifting between writing & speaking in Aramaic & Greek. Thus, Paul writes that he spent 15 days with James, the brother of Jesus, who was head of the Jerusalem church. Similarly, the Hebrew word "yad" doesn't distinguish between the palm & wrist of the hand. The Shroud of Turin, however, shows the nails piercing the wrist rather than the palm of the hand. Whatever the actual genetic relationship (or lack thereof) that Jesus & James shared, they obviously regarded each other as "brothers". For the rest of us, we'll have to wait for the "sweet by and by" before we know their exact familial relationship, but in the meanwhile our faith whether we are Protestant, Roman Catholic, or Greek Orthodox doesn't depend upon it. Meanwhile, we're all brothers & sisters in Christ.
You raise many interesting questions about what was and what happened…. Most of these questions are answered in God’s last message to humans…. The Quran tells us about how Mary was conceived and how she was dedicated to the temple… how Jesus spoke at birth and the message and purpose he was sent with…. His family had no doubt about him… it tells how preached the oneness of God and how God protected him from crucifixion, and how God raised him to heaven, and how God will send him down again… and how Jews and Christians will know he is only a messenger from God like all previous messengers. The Quran tells you the truth about Jesus …. The truth that has neither been changed nor hidden since it was first revealed. The Quran is still recited in its original language and nothing of it has changed since its revelation was completed. I advise you to read it and you shall find all the missing pieces of the puzzle that Christians have been desperately looking for….
Jesus was jewish! His name was Yeshua in HEBREW and his brother james was Yaakov "James". Yeshua "Jesus" is the messiah. We are all brothers and sisters under the same god! Jewish,arabic,christian/catholic...all based on the TORAH BROTHER.🙏❤️🌎✌️
Judaism, Christianity and Islam make up the seed of Abraham. Numberless as the stars in the sky. One day all will be Jewish as in Zachariah 8:23. James was the leader of Jesus' sect NOT PAUL.
You are mistaken…Jesus does not have ANY other biological siblings. Mary WAS and IS the immaculate conception and Blessed Virgin. This was accepted for many years until protestants changed the words and their meaning. If Jesus had siblings there would be more direct mention of them. NO no no. Listen to Father Chris Alar Explaining the Faith. Neither Joseph or Mary had other Children. Only Jesus.
@@thomaswayneward Saint Peter was the first pope of the one church of Jesus. The Rock upon which he built His church. St. Peter. First Pope. Catholicism, the only Christian faith for 1500 years A.D.
@@jenniferroland350 Have you ever heard of Orthodox or Eastern Christianity. All of the books in the Bible were written by men of the Eastern Churches.
@@DefenderOfChrist_ I'm sorry, I don't understand your reply. Did you mean "Before the Crucifixion, James, of course not"? Regardless, I understand your confusion. When 99.999% of the human race has said one thing, and one person says another, well you do the math. Anyway, nevertheless, James is a pre-Crucifixion epistle. The lack of any hint of the Crucifixion or it's consequences demands that the Crucifixion hadn't happened yet. Since the Resurrection is the only thing worth talking about since it happened, it is UnScriptural to think that God would inspire a letter about a believers Salvation/relationship with Him without mentioning the only remaining way to do that. Otherwise you end up with convoluted mishmash where "the Law" is actually a synonym for Grace. With all due respect my opinion or your opinion does not matter, James is a pre Crucifixion epistle.
@@richardmclaughlin8345 you do know that James cursed Jesus while he was alive right? Mark 3:21 non of his family believed him before after his Death then they came to belief I have heard about The Epistle of James being from 35 AD 35 AD is still 2 years after the crucifixion so of course not before James came to believe his brother is the Messiah and in the end died for that belief then he was killed in 62 AD
@@DefenderOfChrist_ The general consensus of the way his 'family' responded was sympathy, thinking that Jesus was saying things so naturally and supernaturally off base they couldn't possibly be true. So 'cursing or cursed' is a little bit exaggerated. Now what any of this has to do with one of the disciples named James writing the Epistle before the Crucifixion happened, I don't know.
@@richardmclaughlin8345 it is not the disciple James that wrote the letter it is the brother of Jesus James the Just that wrote the letter you misunderstood something
On the Cross Jesus said to John, his beloved disciple “this is your mother”….if he had siblings he would have no reason to have John care for her. It was also symbolic that Jesus wanted Mary to be mother to all of His people. If you ask her in your heart to give you the same love SHE has for Jesus, she will. She is a servant of God, a teacher and mother to all. She is not God, has no powers but can intercede for us. Because she is pure without sin (as God would not have His son conceived and born of sin) her prayers and intercession are powerful. Our Lady is humble and loving and only wants people to love her Son, to bring them to him. And believe me, she has changed many atheists and protestants and one day we’ll all return to the on true church. AMEN.
All that you have written is not required by the Roman Catholic Church to be believed. You must believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that is all that is required.
@@thomaswayneward have you heard of the Divine Mercy? This is a required feast day in the church. St. Faustina. Jesus gives us these saints to show us by example how to live. To be true catholic, the Saints, fathers of the church who actually compiled the first Bible that all Christian self formed religions use (except they removed some books), and the Blessed Virgin and their importance and role in serving Jesus is to be embraced. They are graces from God. Take a peek at the video of Father Ripperger and the 7 sorrows of Our Lady.
You sure don't feel like a hero when everyone is still evil and even the religious are so off base it makes their religion virtually pointless other than the social aspects.
Only True Faith in Christ can produce good behaviors an works by God Living Words and power of Holy Spirit,. So it's true according to James, Father without works is dead and false.
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Thanks for another wonderful teaching. My wife and I really enjoy your teachings.
Thanks Randy. Glad it helps and appreciate your comment. Dave
So very precious. So very important. Thank you! What a faithful finish indeed!
Thanks Kevin
This was beautiful! James is one of my heroes, too! Shalom!
Shalom
Why is he a hero?
@@duffgordon9005 He remained a faithful pious Jew, still believing in his brother as Messiah, but was persecuted. Thankful we have preserved his piety and the truth that a man is justified by his works and not by faith alone, a stark contrast from the gospel of his opponents.
Thanks +++ Dave for your messages about James as it did give me more insights about his and Jesus’ lives. I can imagine them working together, learning together, praying together, teasing one another and having fun too. I imagine that although James may of appeared at disagreements in the earlier days, it is because, I imagine, James did not really understand all of Jesus’ intentions and His mission - as many did not also. He did later though, as we learned, and I imagine he regretted these past doubts and misunderstandings. I imagine he was very present during Jesus’ crucifixion, to support Him as it may of been possible, and also at minimum, present to take care of Mother Mary and the rest of the family. What a privilige he must of felt when he was one to see and meet Jesus after His resurrection… imagine! That must of been a sublime moment and all of what James had learned in his earlier years with Jesus must of become a profound understanding, life changing as he made the rest of his life and works, a signature of his profoud faith to Jesus and our Father. Dear James is also an inspiration to me. Thanks +++ Dave for sharing this message.
Thanks Marc, good to use your imagination like that. Brings it alive.
I thank God he has led me to find James and look deeper into church history and I have been lead to all of this by the Holy Spirit. Thank you.
That's nice to hear, thanks, Dave
DON'T look at "Church History" when God has given all salvific knowledge in the Apostles . A Spring is cleanest at the source, not ten miles down.. Especially when we know there have been some "chemical spiils by heretics."
I have learned so much from just a couple of videos I watched from you. Thank you for being so thorough.
Thanks for your kind words.
Thank you
Believing is work, waiting is work, confession is work, these are all important to righteousness and a confirmation of faith.
This reminds me of when I worked in a doctor's office. Many of the patients were on welfare. Most of them really needed this assistance. Some openly said they were playing the system. One of the patients told me that her waiting for her check was hard work just as hard as me putting in my eight hour day, 5 days. So she agrees with you. I have a friend that told me I was going to hell because I wasn't "born again". One day, I asked her "how is your mother"? She said, I haven't seen her in over a year. She 94. She was given the vaccine, the mark, and she has no reason to visit. She then told me she stays home reading scriptures and waiting because Jesus was coming any day. I read a book on how to fix my engine but until I go out and do it, I've accomplished nothing.
@@marybaumer9812 amazing response - couldn't have said it any better! Thank you
If it doesn't compell you to act in accordance with your highest self then it's dead and useless
THANK YOU SO MUCH I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT JAMES GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER!
God bless you brother, thank you for this great video.
"Save by faith--but saved for works"--should be the motto for all who follow Jesus.
Good motto Evelyn, thanks, Dave
What a wonderful video. A work of faith! Thank you so much for this!
Very welcome...
Excellent message brother
Everybody deserves the Word of God in their own language
And his name is the Word of God
Rev 19 :3
Thank you.
Matthew 1:25 - "And knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son; and he called his name Jesus." Therefore, Joseph CLEARLY DID KNOW his wife after "she brought forth her first-born son."
Agreed David.
Re James' talk of works, I'll add that Jesus speaks of bearing fruit!
Good point.
Good knowledge.... thanks for the good work. Jesus bless you
Thanks Andreas
Brilliant summary 👏👏👏
Many thanks
Dave . Glad to see you’re back in the saddle. Love your simple structure, style, and straightforward approach.
One thing that I am always baffled by is how little people refer to the original Greek when studying scripture.
Hebrew and Greek are very high context languages with vital nuances that do not translate directly into English.
In James 2:14 passage reference says “ faith without works is dead.” The Greek word for works is “ergon” which means to carry out an action due to intent or inner desire.
So, what James is saying is that if your faith is real, then Gods love should pour out of you, regardless of wealth, status, etc.
on the other hand, if someone says they have faith, but their actions do not reflect the kingdom of God, then they are not truthfull
I really appreciate your videos! I plan to watch them all. I was looking for summaries on the Apostles lives and I am blown away by your channel! I look forward to watching all your videos. I can feel sincerity.
Thank you sincerely. I agree with you that if we try to read between the lines we can see the untold truth. Bible is like a secret treasure. The more you can sense it by your heart the more you can seize the truth. The more you seize the truth the more you comprehend the nature of the universe and meaning of our existence...
thank you Brother
God Bless
You’re very welcome.
Wow! God is so awesome! His plans for us are "easy and light". And we get a share of those in our literal future! Proclamation! We We need a 24 7 world choir to usher in the Living WORD!!! Wooo hoop! Praise Jesus!
He is my hero also. His letters are a quintessence of true Christian faith. That is why they're not so readily read in churches.
Agreed K
They are never read in churches and it's a miracle that it made its way in to the cannon but it's the true gold standing out amongst the fool's Gold.
I love this, Bro. Babettes(sp.?)! What you say and how you say it is so beautiful! You held my attention totally! I love your presentation about James, the brother of Jesus! This is very thorough and well thought out and I really felt the spirit… Thank you so very much!
Thanks for your kind words Gay
Great summary. I would like to add that Jesus Mum and relatives didn't think he was "out of his mind". What happened was that Jesus was out with "friends" when he starting talking to the people and apparently the crowd crew bigger and bigger and many where wondering what Jesus was teaching growing increasingly aggressive. His mother and brother that apparently heard it and came around tried to appease the crowd by saying "he's out of his mind"...I would suggest to correct that as Mary definitely had not forgotten what angel Gabriel told her about the "Son of God"...
When X’s disciples asked him to whom they should go after he leaves, he told them to go to Yakov/James “ for whom all heaven and earth were made.” Rather describes someone who might be called a “beloved disciple.”
Dave every Catholic should listen to your wonderful message about James the brother of Jesus Christ and hear the truth of what they have been told for so many years the lie about Mary being a perpetual virgin all her life. I a former Catholic came out of that religion because of that reason and other lies I have been told and now I'm a Bible believer Bible obeying born-again Christians. I thank God for bringing me to your channel it was very well explained and you brought up more about James that I did not know about and from them, it brought tears to my eyes how James loved his brother Jesus that he regretted so much of not believing in Him at an early age that he had to get down so many times on his knees for forgiveness not believing in his brother and how much he miss the opportunity to know Him more. God bless you brother will listen to more of your other videos. If this one was an inspiration to me others will do the same.
Thanks
I love this💖
I like this! Thanks.
Dont sit on your hands waiting for the savior to come soon, make way and clear a path for him as John taught.
I have learned so much from you. Well done.
Thanks Raffi, very kind.
Incredible Story.
AWESOME
Thanks Ferdinand. Looks like your in South Africa. Love the country, been there many times.
How lovely to have ‘permission’ to imagine …
I got 2 questions my brethren.
When the angels appeared to Mary.
Announcing that she is to give birth to Jesus .
Q 1.
Why did she not tell James about this.
Q 2.
Why did Jesus's not resurrect his biological father.?
Great work about James sir !
Good questions TA. I believe that James was younger than Jesus when the announcement was made so not yet born. Though Mary could have told him and the other siblings later in life. I suspect she did not as we are told that she kept these things hidden in her heart. Also Jesus himself refused to tell others that he was their Messiah for most of his life. He even told demons to keep quiet about who he really was. he came to die that time but next time he will come to rule and reign and there will be no silence on the matter. As you suggest it seems that Joseph died at some point. There are plenty that died and were not raised. Jesus did what his father showed him to do. We don't know why Joseph was not raised and others were. I am sure we will find out one day what the good reason was. Dave
Nice stuff Dave! Good choice as a hero, my friend.
Thanks Kevin, hard to choose heroes, there's quite a choice
@@DaveRebbettes You sure I'm your hero? God is first, nothing I know is important because knowledge itself keeps you from God. God is the absence of all knowledge. What exists when nothing else does. There are 3 keys to Heaven and death is not a ticket or a requirement. The keys, when all working simultaneously and complete will open the door to Heaven. They are: Forgiveness of everyone for everything always no matter what. Silence of the mind, blankness.. nothing you know is correct so everything that comes to mind is wrongness. Surrender.. You must surrender who you think you are, everything you think you know in exchange for the Truth. Forgiveness, Silence, Surrender - These are the works I refer to in the bible. It is our responsibility to do these things to return to Heaven, many will find this out the long and hard way. I am not the only one who has returned. Mary Magdeline and Mary, Mother of Jesus are also alive today. Others are as well I'm sure, but God has not brought them to me yet. We are here attempting to prevent the apocalypse which will trigger if communism manages to take over the world. They thought they could kill me, HA the fools, now they burn and are still burning, they have been transformed into demons over time.
I must also say that forgiveness does nothing for the ones you are forgiving, it is only for yourself because you cannot take a single shred of judgement to Heaven. It is only to correct yourself. That's why I was so hardcore about it, I was trying to enter Heaven before death. That's a big thing that people don't seem to understand, they think that forgiveness is a gift that you give to someone, but it is only to erase your own flaws and bring you closer to perfection. When you fear God that is a sign you are on the right path, Heaven is on the other side of that fear.
Psalm 111:10
Mat. 1:25
"25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS:
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Thanks for all your comments RG.
I have just watched your video about Luke and I am excited to start this one on James. Thank you so much for these - they are so informative and interesting! I love history, and so they really help to set the Bible in a very real historical context and bring these wonderful people to life.
Just another comment after watching this video... I loved it. Thank you so much. I love the book of James and I agree with him that works should not be separate from faith. As a teacher and a lifelong student myself, I love your advice to "use your imagination" when we read the Bible. I am only just realising how incredibly deep, complex, nourishing and mystifying the Bible is. I just want to delve deeper and deeper. The story of James is incredibly moving and inspiring. Thank you again!
Thanks for your kind comments Louise. The bible is full of life and surprises isn’t it. Dave
As I believe, James, son of Joseph's brother, was a cousin of Jesus.
Judge me by my actions and not my words.
Hi Dave. We’ve just tuned in as we are wondering about the siblings of Jesus particularly his sisters … can you do a video on his sisters? 😂
NEARLY EVERYONE STATES "MANY PEOPLE DISLIKE JAMES" SHOW ME- !!! I find just the opposite... "Pauls letters were never NOT considered Scripture , James floundered around until approaching 400!! Such a shame for all of those who who missed "his 50 commandments , for the Christians did not have enough
I wish we could have all of those original letters and gospels in their aramaic in their original meanings from those writers.
If you have faith, it will show by your deeds. How can you call yourself a Christian if you don't want to demonstrate your faith by your works?
Well said Chris
Peeing our pants ‘how did you know that was going to be the last piece of the jigsaw’ 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi Chez, lovely to hear from you. The jigsaw thing still makes me smile. Great idea about Jesus sisters. Might have to research that. Hi to Gareth and stay safe. Warmest, Dave
I like that..."how did you know that was going to be the last piece?" Funny.
You are saved by Faith alone ( with repentence,ofc)... The works however is what builds your mansions in Heaven.... Build your Mansion the few years you are here, there is no coming back.
Well said Floyd
You are deceived by Paul the anti Christ.
The TRUTH, as Paul's conclusion cvomes directly from Abraham Romans 4:5 4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
Why Mary don't live with her son,James? Why she then live with John?
Hi, whilst hanging on the cross Jesus entrusted Mary to John. Maybe he knew that James would soon be martyred for his faith. Warm regards, Dave
@@DaveRebbettes who died first m
Mary or James?
@@kpoprevel9737 Hi, there is a lot of uncertainty about that. One report says that she died before James but that report was hundreds of years after she died so it is unreliable. Another report says that she lived to an old age and was looked after by John in Ephesus. We really don’t know for sure. Sorry it’s not much help.
@@DaveRebbettesWhy does Jesus refer to his mother as “Woman”. Both here on the cross and at the wedding of Cana?
so you pray 3 times a day like Jesus did
Paul who had amazing works is hated, James who did who knows what- Is loved and no one questions it- WHERE DID JAMES GET HIS AUTHORITY as there are no signs of power recorded.
Where are you getting the extra information from that isn’t in the bible ?
Hi Catherine, thanks for your comment. There is quite a lot of extra biblical writings about some of the Bible characters. Information about James appears in numerous letters that contemporaries and others wrote and in the writings of historians of the day such as Josephus. For some there is not too much but for others like James and Luke there is quite a lot. I hope that this helps. Dave
James the Just is the brother of Jesus.
JESUS BROTHER WITH THE SAME FATHER ST JOSEPH.
JAMES IS NOT THE SON OF MARY BUT THE BROTHER OF JESUS ON HIS FATHER SIDE JOSEPH.
James is the son of Mary and Joseph and brother of Jesus.
Part of another "::I buy James and sell Paul" THIS IS AN EPIDEMIC , over and over,,
James the just is James the less. The son of alpheus. Cousin of Jesus Christ
Mercy is killing James for being righteous?
Mother Mary is Virgin Mary ❤
You should read the Gospel of Jesus Mother
This was very good, thank you. Are you sure that James was praying to his brother? Are you sure he equated him with God?
You can’t be sure Kyle but Jesus spent 40 days after the resurrection opening the scriptures. And there is no doubt whatsoever that the early apostles new Jesus to be the son of God and that would have included James. Good question, thanks.
@@DaveRebbettes what do you mean by 'opening the scriptures?' and does 'son of god' = 'god'? Because if it doesn't then I don't see James or any of these other Jews praying to him... Sorry for lots of questions but thanks
@@Robert_L_Peters Hi Kyle, yes the early disciples and the early church believed 100% that Jesus was wholly God. This also came out in the early creeds that were produced to counter certain heresies that suggested he was not part of the godhead. Hope that helps.
@@DaveRebbettes are you sure about that? And aren't the creeds you are referring to from the 300s AD (way after Jesus)? Sorry again for all the questions...
@@Robert_L_Peters You're asking good questions. Some scholars of the early Jesus movement do not think the apostles believed Jesus was the same as God. As you noted, a lot of what modern Christians believe was developed hundreds of years after the man from Nazareth.
Then why did James tell the temple officials that the Son of Man was sitting at the right hand of God just before they killed him.
Hi Stuart, thanks for your comment. I may be wrong but I am not aware that James said this. Could you be thinking of Stephen? Warmest regards, Dave
I can't quite fathom how Mary was confused at all... considering the virgin birth of Christ. How could she NOT know? Okay... perhaps she had questions and doubts (understandable) - but there was one thing she knew for sure that ONLY she could know - the fact of the virgin birth. By the time all of this was written down I'd guess they all had the benefit of hindsight... but hadn't the virgin birth of the Messiah been predicted/prophesied for decades at this point? centuries even? So how is it possible that Mary had any doubts at all unless... UNLESS... she had reason to doubt - but suggesting such would be SACRILEDGE wouldn't it? She HAD to know... now maybe she didn't know how to deal with it... how to explain it... how to work it into the family dynamics and explain it to her other children... but she HAD to know.
James , Iames, Iacob (J=I).
Why James /Iames is called James when his name was Jacob /Iacob/Yacob
Because of English translators.
Would like to have Bible cross references to back up the stories.
Didymus the Blind
“It helps us to understand the terms ‘first-born’ and ‘only-begotten’ when the Evangelist tells that Mary remained a virgin ‘until she brought forth her first-born son’ [Matt. 1:25]; for neither did Mary, who is to be honored and praised above all others, marry anyone else, nor did she ever become the Mother of anyone else, but even after childbirth she remained always and forever an immaculate virgin” (The Trinity 3:4 [A.D. 386]).
Ambrose of Milan
“Imitate her [Mary], holy mothers, who in her only dearly beloved Son set forth so great an example of material virtue; for neither have you sweeter children [than Jesus], nor did the Virgin seek the consolation of being able to bear another son” (Letters 63:111 [A.D. 388]).
Can I suggest someone to help clarify your errors? Look up Brant Pitre at Catholic productions. He will guide you to the truth. AMEN
Jesus wouldn’t have broken Jewish laws by giving the care of His mother to John. James, Jude, Simon, and Jose’s were cousins. James and Joses were the sons of the other Mary.
I love that word " accredited unto righteousness..The Holy Spirit rain,reign now and thank you for life now
Thanks, you might like this 'Life of Jesus series' Dave ruclips.net/p/PLcvRFfd2cooAU7UL13nt-qcrIe67aVFOB
James the just was not the brother of Jesus. His father was Alphaeus. Read the Bible you’re making false statements. That is against one of the 10 Commandments.
Thanks for your comment Daniel. Actually James son of Alpheus is listed as one of the disciples and we know that James, brother of Jesus, was not one of the 12 but came to believe later. There are a few James in the bible which can make it a little confusing. Warmest, Dave
I have merged Bible with science, specifically Light and Quantum mechanics, they are in agreement.
I agree John. Thinking of doing a talk on that subject.
So Mary did not stay virgin?
Good morning, I speak a little bit more about this in the talk on Jude, which you may find interesting. Warm regards, D
Recent studies of the Dead Sea Scrolls indicate that Joseph, also a descendant of David, was a widowed man with children. Called by the Rabbis of the temple and chosen to be the husband of Mary. The newer thinking is that this James, son of Joseph, is the half brother of Jesus. Your thoughts possibly on this.
This I can accept because it keeps Mary's role intact as being of service to the Father who not only chose her but remained with her through Jesus' birth and as He grew. Becoming the mother of Joseph's children then becomes the forerunner of Mary as the mother of the early Church. As she encouraged Jesus' first steps and words...she encouraged the Apostles' first steps and words as well. An encouragement that only a mother can give.
Rebbettes I mean!!!
James was the true leader of Christianity after Jesus, not Paul. Jewish Christianity was the true Christianity. They didn't believe Jesus was God or part of God. They kept the law and the Sabbath and didn't believe that Jesus died for their sins.
That's not true. The first apostles where Jews and its clear from all scripture that Jesus death was an atonement for our sins and Jesus now sits at the right hand side of God. Who can sit at the right hand of God if not the son of God? Repent.
@@platzhirsch4275 If you listen to James Tabor its not so clear that the early apóstoles were jews. Jesús was called Nazareen, and the Nazareens were a subgroup of the Essenes. Jesús grew up with the Essenes. But the Essenes lived seperated of the other communities which called themselves Jews. The Pharisees and Saducees. The false people of God who turned their face against Gods laws and killed the innocent and good Jesus. The Messenger. Beside this, the disciple of disciples was Maria Magdalena according to the Catholic Church (since the 22nd of July 2016..Ironcally formerly known as the whore...) And women in position of teachers were forbidden in jewish communities. Wasn't it Paul who was jealous of her, because Jesus praised and kissed her more often? He was jealous, but they never refused her between them because she was a woman. Jesús called these jewish laws an attack on humanity. Thats why these greedy Jews from back then killed him. The Romans did not want to kill him. Jesús did not want to accept any religion. Because religion means exclusion of others and this was not what he believed. He believed in inclusion of everyone. Children, women, poor and ill, absolutely everyone. Unfortunately the Catholic Church still insists that we will co e to God only through the Church itself, but it is actually only Jesús message through which we come closer to God. Never through the Church as the churches are for men, but mens heart is for God. Thats why we need rather our hearts rightly functioning in the right beat as churches. Jesús said exactly that we do not need churches or temples and that everywhere is Gods church were people gather together in his, Gods Name. Jews thought back then that they are better than everyone else. In their Talmud is still written Kill All Gentiles...what refers nowadays to all who are not Jews. But also the Jews compiled their first versión of their Talmud in the 5th century. Before that, the title Rabbi ment just teacher. It has been used in aramaic and hebrew simply for a teacher. And not all hebrews nor aramaic people were jews back then and not today. Jesús broke with Judaism because they did not follow the law of God. The concept of religion is not for real Christians. Its just too small and restricted. You can not restrict light once you open the box...
I am not jewish. I am not judeo-christian. I follow Jesus. None other.
@richman8082 you are correct. Jesus never said he was God. Jesus practiced Judiasm.
@@bernicesanders3148Pourtant, Jésus appelait Dieu Son Père, donc, Jesus est Fils de Dieu ! Il y a plus de 2000 ans que tous les chrétiens savent ça ! Ce sont vos petites cellules grises qui ont concocté ces inepties ! Mieux vaudrait vous taire, on va rire de vous ! Incompétent !
So you’re saying Jesus mother who was visited by an angel and conceived a child immaculately, didn’t understand who her son was ??? Seriously!
That is what the Bible tells us, Dave just gave you the scripture.
I think you have it backward. Half brother, sort of. They may have been Joseph's children by a previous marriage or even cousins. There was no distinction between half, whole and step children. Cousins were often referred to as brothers.
If there were other children of Mary, why would John need to take her into his home?
I'm not Catholic nor anti Catholic.
Thanks for your comments Jean. I talk a bit more about Jesus and brothers in the talk on Jude if that helps. Blessings, Dave
As post-modern Christians perhaps we are arguing about a degree of specificity that would not have bothered either Jesus or His relatives, neighbors in Nazareth, & disciples--not to mention Paul. Even the modern Hebrew word for brother (ach) as well as presumably the first-century Aramaic one, which I admit I haven't studied, doesn't distinguish between brothers, half-brothers, & cousins as modern English does, so it would be hard to distinguish the exact familial relationship between Jesus & James by reading the original text even if it was written in Greek if it was written by someone whose first language was Aramaic or by someone who was constantly shifting between writing & speaking in Aramaic & Greek. Thus, Paul writes that he spent 15 days with James, the brother of Jesus, who was head of the Jerusalem church. Similarly, the Hebrew word "yad" doesn't distinguish between the palm & wrist of the hand. The Shroud of Turin, however, shows the nails piercing the wrist rather than the palm of the hand. Whatever the actual genetic relationship (or lack thereof) that Jesus & James shared, they obviously regarded each other as "brothers". For the rest of us, we'll have to wait for the "sweet by and by" before we know their exact familial relationship, but in the meanwhile our faith whether we are Protestant, Roman Catholic, or Greek Orthodox doesn't depend upon it. Meanwhile, we're all brothers & sisters in Christ.
The OT is the TYPE. The barren woman and the gentile maiden.
You raise many interesting questions about what was and what happened…. Most of these questions are answered in God’s last message to humans…. The Quran tells us about how Mary was conceived and how she was dedicated to the temple… how Jesus spoke at birth and the message and purpose he was sent with…. His family had no doubt about him… it tells how preached the oneness of God and how God protected him from crucifixion, and how God raised him to heaven, and how God will send him down again… and how Jews and Christians will know he is only a messenger from God like all previous messengers. The Quran tells you the truth about Jesus …. The truth that has neither been changed nor hidden since it was first revealed. The Quran is still recited in its original language and nothing of it has changed since its revelation was completed. I advise you to read it and you shall find all the missing pieces of the puzzle that Christians have been desperately looking for….
Son of Mary, wife of Clopas! Ie not Jesus brother but cousin
Jesus was jewish! His name was Yeshua in HEBREW and his brother james was Yaakov "James". Yeshua "Jesus" is the messiah. We are all brothers and sisters under the same god! Jewish,arabic,christian/catholic...all based on the TORAH BROTHER.🙏❤️🌎✌️
Judaism, Christianity and Islam make up the seed of Abraham. Numberless as the stars in the sky. One day all will be Jewish as in Zachariah 8:23. James was the leader of Jesus' sect NOT PAUL.
JESUS is not Jewish, for HIM to be a jew, HE would have to deny HIMSELF!
@@bevanslynn6437 Yehoshua (Jesus) was Jewish all you have to do is read Matt 5:17💕
St Joseph was much older then Mother Mary - they are his children because he was married before = mother Mary did not have any children than Jesus
There was no such person.
Wrong. Mary "knew" no man.
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You are mistaken…Jesus does not have ANY other biological siblings. Mary WAS and IS the immaculate conception and Blessed Virgin. This was accepted for many years until protestants changed the words and their meaning. If Jesus had siblings there would be more direct mention of them. NO no no. Listen to Father Chris Alar Explaining the Faith. Neither Joseph or Mary had other Children. Only Jesus.
Did you hear who was the "Pope" of the first Church; James.
@@thomaswayneward Saint Peter was the first pope of the one church of Jesus. The Rock upon which he built His church. St. Peter. First Pope. Catholicism, the only Christian faith for 1500 years A.D.
@@jenniferroland350 Have you ever heard of Orthodox or Eastern Christianity. All of the books in the Bible were written by men of the Eastern Churches.
Read Walter Veith for clarification ...'
James was written before the Crucifixion.
Before the crucifixion of Jesus? No of course not
@@DefenderOfChrist_ I'm sorry, I don't understand your reply. Did you mean "Before the Crucifixion, James, of course not"? Regardless, I understand your confusion. When 99.999% of the human race has said one thing, and one person says another, well you do the math. Anyway, nevertheless, James is a pre-Crucifixion epistle. The lack of any hint of the Crucifixion or it's consequences demands that the Crucifixion hadn't happened yet. Since the Resurrection is the only thing worth talking about since it happened, it is UnScriptural to think that God would inspire a letter about a believers Salvation/relationship with Him without mentioning the only remaining way to do that. Otherwise you end up with convoluted mishmash where "the Law" is actually a synonym for Grace. With all due respect my opinion or your opinion does not matter, James is a pre Crucifixion epistle.
@@richardmclaughlin8345 you do know that James cursed Jesus while he was alive right? Mark 3:21 non of his family believed him before after his Death then they came to belief I have heard about The Epistle of James being from 35 AD 35 AD is still 2 years after the crucifixion so of course not before James came to believe his brother is the Messiah and in the end died for that belief then he was killed in 62 AD
@@DefenderOfChrist_ The general consensus of the way his 'family' responded was sympathy, thinking that Jesus was saying things so naturally and supernaturally off base they couldn't possibly be true. So 'cursing or cursed' is a little bit exaggerated. Now what any of this has to do with one of the disciples named James writing the Epistle before the Crucifixion happened, I don't know.
@@richardmclaughlin8345 it is not the disciple James that wrote the letter it is the brother of Jesus James the Just that wrote the letter you misunderstood something
On the Cross Jesus said to John, his beloved disciple “this is your mother”….if he had siblings he would have no reason to have John care for her. It was also symbolic that Jesus wanted Mary to be mother to all of His people. If you ask her in your heart to give you the same love SHE has for Jesus, she will. She is a servant of God, a teacher and mother to all. She is not God, has no powers but can intercede for us. Because she is pure without sin (as God would not have His son conceived and born of sin) her prayers and intercession are powerful. Our Lady is humble and loving and only wants people to love her Son, to bring them to him. And believe me, she has changed many atheists and protestants and one day we’ll all return to the on true church. AMEN.
All that you have written is not required by the Roman Catholic Church to be believed. You must believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that is all that is required.
@@thomaswayneward have you heard of the Divine Mercy? This is a required feast day in the church. St. Faustina. Jesus gives us these saints to show us by example how to live. To be true catholic, the Saints, fathers of the church who actually compiled the first Bible that all Christian self formed religions use (except they removed some books), and the Blessed Virgin and their importance and role in serving Jesus is to be embraced. They are graces from God. Take a peek at the video of Father Ripperger and the 7 sorrows of Our Lady.
If she was without sin, then she could have died on the cross to gain salvation for us all. But only Jesus was without sin.
His brother and yes she did .
And jesus married mary magdalene and had a son
You sure don't feel like a hero when everyone is still evil and even the religious are so off base it makes their religion virtually pointless other than the social aspects.
Only True Faith in Christ can produce good behaviors an works by God Living Words and power of Holy Spirit,. So it's true according to James, Father without works is dead and false.
Thank you 🙏🏾