In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Daniel K. Eng, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary , to explore eschatological approval in James and what it means for faith, works, and final judgement . Together, they discuss how James 1:12 serves as the key to the letter , how James and Paul use the Greek word for justification differently, and why trials, wisdom, and perseverance play a crucial role in James’ theology. From the role of works in salvation to the power of speech in judgement , this episode highlights the practical and theological significance of eschatological approval in James. Whether you’re a student of biblical languages , interested in the theology of James , or wrestling with the relationship between faith and works , this conversation will provide deep insights into one of the most debated books in the New Testament . ⚠ Audio Disclaimer: Some parts of this episode contain restored audio due to clipping issues . We’ve done our best to improve clarity, and we appreciate your understanding. Don’t Miss the Next Episode: Our next episode features a conversation with Paulus de Jong , exploring New Creation in John’s Gospel. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Introducing Daniel K. Eng 03:40 How Daniel K. Eng Discovered Biblical Languages 05:39 How Knowing The Biblical Languages Changes Bible Reading 13:20 What is Eschatological Approval in James? 17:59 Wisdom, Trials, and the End Times in James 20:45 Who Are in the Diaspora, and Why Does It Matter? 25:00 Eschatology in James: Judgment and Final Approval 31:12 Justification in James vs. Paul: Conflict or Complement? 33:10 Martin Luther’s Struggle with James 35:04 How James and Paul Use the Greek Word for Justification 38:42 Farming, Growth, and Salvation in James 41:30 Joy in Suffering: How Judgment Shapes Christian Living 46:51 The Power of Speech: Words and Their Eternal Consequences 49:56 Living in Light of Eschatological Approval: Final Takeaways Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/aspire Please, let us know what you thoughts on the episode. Support the show If you enjoyed this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , please consider becoming an Explorer! Your support helps keep the podcast ad-free, allows us to bring in more guests, and enhances the content we create. By joining our Explorer community, you’ll receive exclusive benefits, including Q&As, priority for Greek tutoring applications, and discounts on tutoring. Explore more and join the Explorer programme here: Become an Explorer . Podcast Keywords: biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.…