... , and immovable. James is writing about the patience he wants us to have, and that perfect works accompanies patience. Then in 5:10-11 James uses the word Makrothymia for patience, a synonym for perseverance, or persistence. He does not want the people to be submissive and do nothing until the Lord comes and fixes what is wrong. James simply wants the people ... ...

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... he created him; male and female he created them." Most Commentators agree that man and woman are both equally a reflection of God's image; the word "man" here is used as a synonym for humanity. Adam and Eve were also given joint dominion over creation. But the fact that Adam was created before Eve has significance to Paul and other Old Testament scholars ... ...

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