Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # John P. Hageman, M.S., C.H.P. John P. Hageman, M.S., C.H.P. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Catholic Stand Article - Are you Saved by Faith Alone?](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/06/30/catholic-stand-article-are-you-saved-by-faith-alone/) - Are You Saved by Faith Alone or by Your Good Works? - Catholic Stand https://catholicstand.com/are-you-saved-by-faith-alone-or-by-your-good-works/ - [Paul Says God is Your Hitman](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/06/28/paul-say-god-is-your-hitman/) - In Romans 12:19-21* Paul says: "19Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (bold added) 20On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In - [Paul Endorses the CCP and Muslin Theocracies in Romans 13:1-7](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/06/22/paul-endorses-the-ccp-and-muslin-theocracies-in-romans-131-7/) - Paul in Chapter 13 of Romans, verses 1-7, of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, claims that all governing authorities are from God and have been instituted by God. Certainly, God has that power, but would He institute evil governments. Would God have instituted the Nazi Party of Hitler that killed millions of God’s - [Did God Really Say He Wants Us to Murder Each Other?](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/06/22/did-god-really-say-he-wants-us-to-murder-each-other/) - If God speaks, for heaven’s sake, we should obey what He says, without question! The emphasis needs to be on the word “if.” Today, if someone says God spoke to them, they are considered delusional. If 2,000 years ago someone claims God spoke to them, should we be skeptical? If 6,000 years ago someone said - [The Good News is: We Are Not Saved by Faith Alone](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/05/28/the-good-news-is-we-are-not-saved-by-faith-alone/) - The Biblical argument against being saved by faith alone, is clearly presented in the letter of James (2:14-26). James gives evidence that faith without deeds is useless and dead. He also states that we are justified or saved (judged righteous and worthy of heaven by God) because of our works and not by faith alone - [Wheat and Weeds in the Bible](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/06/04/wheat-and-weeds-in-the-bible/) - The Bible was canonized by the Council of Laodicea in 363 AD. Later the Councils of Hippo (393 AD) and Carthage (397 AD) reaffirmed the 27 books of the New Testament. (The canon of the Bible compellingtruth.org ) These scholars had a difficult task reviewing the numerous scrolls and pages of texts gathered after the - [Do You Have an Alligator Mouth](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/03/30/do-you-have-an-alligator-mouth/) - One of the strongest messages contained in the epistle of James is the importance of controlling what you say about and to others. James absolutely says that angry and disrespectful speech is not the way to express your love for your neighbors. Hateful and angry words reveal the inner workings of your heart, your soul, - [Are you saved by faith alone or by your works?](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/03/13/are-you-saved-by-faith-alone-or-by-your-works/) - This is a question that is raised when comparing the writings of Paul and James. After 20 years of Biblical research, I have written an article that compares and contrasts Biblical passages to help clarify this centuries old debate. I’m a born-again scientist who used my analytical skills to search for God’s true words. I - [4 minute YouTube Podcast Introducing, "The Bible's Hidden Treasure."](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/02/08/4-minute-youtube-podcast-introducing-the-bibles-hidden-treasure/) - The San Antonio Beacon presents: The Bible's Hidden Treasure – Introduction - YouTube - [Welcome To My Blog!](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/08/03/welcome-to-my-blog/) - Welcome. My name is John P. Hageman author of The Bible’s Hidden Treasure. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here. I’ll be using this blog to interact - [Sharing God's Love in Strip Clubs](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/08/29/sharing-gods-love-in-strip-clubs/) - Fantastic article in the Late Summer 2020 edition of The San Antonio Beacon, "Women share God's love in strip clubs and modern-day brothels." - [James and Paul](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/09/02/james-and-paul/) - Are you saved by faith alone or justified by your works and deeds? - [Suffering Trials and Wisdom](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/09/06/suffering-trials-and-wisdom/) - Each one of our thoughts can be a prayer to God, since God knows our every thought. We all hope that He will answer all of our prayers quickly and positively. Such as prayers for better health, healing of a loved one, money to buy food to eat or clothing to wear. God does answer - [How Many Roads Lead to Damascus?](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/09/08/how-many-roads-lead-to-damascus/) - Questioning the accuracy of the words in the Bible may seem like blasphemy, if you think that every word in the Holy Bible is the perfect Word of God. But, if the words in one part of the Bible directly contradict the words in another part of the Bible, there is no judgment of - [1 John, Chapter 3, Verses 7-10 agrees with what is written in James.](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/10/09/1-john-chapter-3-verses-7-10-agrees-with-what-is-written-in-james/) - 7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy - [Faith the size of a mustard seed](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/10/22/faith-the-size-of-a-mustard-seed/) - Matthew 17:20 (NIV) He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Yes indeed, faith and an army of bulldozers can - [The true path to salvation, the path to heaven.](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/11/06/the-true-path-to-salvation-the-path-to-heaven/) - If you want the true path to salvation you are going to have to work for it. There is no free ticket to heaven. Read and follow the teachings in James, if you want to go to heaven when you die. The moment you die your life will be judged by God. I pray for - [Why does God allow us to suffer trials?](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/11/09/why-does-god-allow-us-to-suffer-trials/) - Job was a righteous man who suffered greatly. His children were killed and all his possessions were taken from him. Then he suffered a painful disease, nearly to the point of death. We learn from the story of Job that good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people. Why is - [What is the most grievous sin?](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2020/12/02/what-is-the-most-grievous-sin/) - Some may say cold-blooded premeditated murder, while others may say sexual sin, like adultery. The answer is found in the small book of James, Chapter 2:10-11 (NIV): "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. For He Who said, “You shall not commit - [Jesus loved telling parables](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/01/09/jesus-loved-telling-parables/) - Jesus loved telling parables. Here is a parable that follows up on building a house on rock instead of on shifting sand. The homeowner notices a hole in the floor, due to termites slowly having eaten away at the wood on the floor. This problem needs to be repaired because the homeowner is old and - [4 Week Sabbath Challenge](https://www.jamesbibleshiddentreasure.com/2021/01/09/4-week-sabbath-challenge/) - For the next four weeks in preparation for the weekly Sabbath, usually Sunday for Christians, you are asked to take a challenge to truly “keep the Sabbath holy.” For 6 days, plan your week so that you don’t work for pay or go out to eat or go shopping on the Sabbath. 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