a special appearance to James after the resurrection (I Cor. 15:5, 7). Perhaps it was at this time that James' life was transformed. Once critical, proud, and resentful James now became a humble follower. As a result he is soon recognized as a leader (Acts 12:17; 15:13-22; Cal. 1:19; 2-9-12). It is interesting to see that James never sought to take advantage or to call attention to his earthly relationship with the Lord. In this manner he makes himself one with those whom he addresses. The English word "servant" does not really convey all that is meant in the Greek. It should be rather "slave." A servant might hire out his services to the highest bidder, but a slave was the property of his master. He had very few personal liberties. Understandably such a position was not cherished in the ancient days. James willingly and joyfully claimed such a relation ship to the Lord Jesus Christ. Dr.
H. A. Ironside points out that "the particular construction of James' statement in the original language equates the nature of the Father and the Son as being the same. To serve the one is to serve the other. To serve Christ is really to serve Cod. For Jesus Christ is Cod." It is fitting and proper that James uses the full title of his Master: the Lord Jesus Christ (1:1). The Apostle clearly identifies his half-brother with the Messiah of the Old Testa ment. The title Lord is one of the very common names for Cod on the pages of sacred story. It's use here indicates the complete diety of Christ. Jesus is the title which identifies the Saviour with human ity. He was Jesus of Nazareth. The third word "Christ" comes from the Hebrew word "Messiah," or "the Annointed One." Such a use would remind the Jews of their long anticipated hope for the re gathering of their under the Mes siah. This hope had not died des-
Marilyn Hall spends much of her time counseling students as Admissions Secretary for the Seminary.
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