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James 1:1: Jacob, Slave of the Risen Christ

James 1:1: Jacob, Slave of the Risen Christ

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Before James tells us to tame the tongue or endure trials, he tells us who he is. Not “brother of Jesus.” Not “bishop of Jerusalem.” Just one word: δοῦλος—slave. In this episode, we go line by line through James 1:1 and uncover the theological bombshell hidden in plain sight. What is the significance of Jacob? Why does he address the “twelve tribes in the Dispersion”? And why does his first word mean rejoice in the middle of exile?

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