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The writer identifies himself only as “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Jam 1:1). Out of the four men named James in the New Testament, only two have ever been suggested as the author—James, the brother of John (sons of Zebedee), and James, the Lord’s half brother. Since the brother of John was martyred very ...
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Caitlin R. Bertelsen, M.D. is a board-eligible otolaryngologist with Southern California Ear, Nose and Throat in Long Beach.
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While James did not specifically identify himself as to which “James” he was (James 1:1), the author is widely thought to be James the half-brother of Jesus. James was not a follower of Jesus during the Savior’s time on earth (Mark 3:21–35; John 7:5) but eventually became an apostle in the vein of Paul, as one who had seen and believed the Lord pos...
As one of the chief leaders in the church at Jerusalem, James wrote from that city prior to the meeting of the Jerusalem Council, which Luke recorded in Acts 15. At that council, James, along with Peter and Paul, affirmed the decision to take the gospel message to the Gentiles. This council met in AD 49, meaning James likely wrote his letter in AD ...
The book of James looks a bit like the Old Testament book of Proverbs dressed up in New Testament clothes. Its consistent focus on practical action in the life of faith is reminiscent of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament, encouraging God’s people to act like God’s people. The pages of James are filled with direct commands to pursue a life ...
In the opening of his letter, James called himself a bond-servant of God, an appropriate name given the practical, servant-oriented emphasis of the book. Throughout the book, James contended that faith produces authentic deeds. In other words, if those who call themselves God’s people truly belong to Him, their lives will produce deeds or fruit. In...
More than any other book in the New Testament, James places the spotlight on the necessity for believers to act in accordance with our faith. How well do your actions mirror the faith that you proclaim? This is a question that we all struggle to answer well. We would like to point to all the ways our faith and works overlap but too often see only g...
Mar 14, 2019 · The Book of James is a short letter full of practical insights into Christian living. James was a prominent leader of the early church. He uses his letter to expound on the true nature of faith and teach about the behavior and perspectives believers should embody.
INTRODUCTION. As James comes to the close of his epistle, he stresses the importance of restoring those who wander from the truth - Ja 5:19-20. Restoring straying saints is a responsibility given to all who are truly the children of God - cf. Ga 6: 1-2; 1 Th 5:14.
The book of James. When and where? 45 A.D., from Jerusalem. Why? To properly sort out works and grace. To whom? “To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad” KEY EVENTS. Trusting God in the...
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However, there is more than one James in the New Testament. There was James, the brother of John, an Apostle (Matthew 10:2); James, the son of Alphaeus, also an Apostle (Matthew 10:3; Mark 15:40); and James, the Lord’s brother (Matthew 13:54-56).
