17 Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. The NIV translation is: Every good and perfect gift is from above. John MacArthur, explains, “Two different Greek words for “gift” emphasize the perfection and inclusiveness of …
16 Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers. The first part of this verse is a greek expression that means to err, go astray or wander. The dictionary defines deceived: to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid Ensnare obsolete : to be false to It seems in our society that we naturally …
13 No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God.” For God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone. 14 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desires. 15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when …