James
The Book of James is a practical guide for living a faithful Christian life. It emphasizes the importance of not just hearing God's word but acting on it. James highlights the value of perseverance, wisdom, and humility, encouraging believers to control their speech, avoid favoritism, and care for those in need. It underscores that faith without works is dead, urging readers to demonstrate their faith through actions. The book also offers guidance on prayer, patience, and maintaining integrity in trials.
James
Brother of Jesus, leader in Jerusalem church
James (brother of Jesus)
c. AD 40-49
James
Estimated time of writing
c. AD 40-49
Events described
Early-mid 1st century Church context
Chapters
Faith and Works: The Relationship Between Belief and Action
1.
My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
2.
For if there come to your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
3.
And you have respect to him that wears the gay clothing, and say to him, Sit you here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand you there, or sit here under my footstool:
The Power of the Tongue and the Wisdom from Above
1.
My brothers, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
2.
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
3.
Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
Humility, Submission to God, and Warnings Against Worldliness
1.
From where come wars and fights among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
2.
You lust, and have not: you kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: you fight and war, yet you have not, because you ask not.
3.
You ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may consume it on your lusts.
Patience, Prayer, and the Power of Faith
1.
Go to now, you rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come on you.
2.
Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.
3.
Your gold and silver is corroded; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. You have heaped treasure together for the last days.
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