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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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- The Epistle Of James
- INTRODUCTION
- III.WHY DID JAMES WRITE THIS EPISTLE?
- II. BEING A SERVANT IS A MARK OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY
- CONCLUSION
- I. THE PROMISE (12)
- CONCLUSION
- I. THE SIN OF PARTIALITY
- CONCLUSION
- II. THE DISCOURSE ON THE UNTAMABLE TONGUE (3-12)
- Pro 3:13-18;
- INTRODUCTION
This material is from ExecutableOutlines.com, a web site containing sermon outlines and Bible studies by Mark A. Copeland. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. The outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel. Feel free to use them as they are, or adapt them to...
Not everybody who grows old, grows up; there is a vast difference between age Ideally, the older we are, the more mature we should be; but too often the ideal the real! The result is problems -- problems in personal lives, in homes, and in churches... and maturity does not become Problems in these areas are caused by immaturity more than by anythin...
THE EPISTLE SUGGESTS THAT PEOPLE WERE HAVING PROBLEMS IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES AND IN THE CHURCH... They were going through difficult trials They were facing temptations to sin They were hearers, but not necessarily doers Some were catering to the rich, others were oppressed by the rich Some were competing for positions in the church Improper use of...
AN IMMATURE PERSON IS USUALLY VERY SELFISH... For example, newborn babies are very egocentrical Normally, as people grow older, they begin to concern themselves with the needs of others If they do, they are becoming mature If they remain selfish, it is an indication of immaturity A PERSON WHO SERVES OTHERS... Is certainly not selfish, but concerned...
He will, if we are willing to accept the call to serve Him and His Son Jesus Christ with... Absolute obedience Absolute humility Absolute loyalty And when we are serving God, His Son Jesus Christ, and even each other in this manner, we are making great strides towards spiritual maturity!
THE MAN WHO ENDURES TEMPTATION WILL BE “BLESSED”... The Greek word for “blessed” is “makarios” Which means “happy, blessed” The nature of the happiness enjoyed is described as the verse continues... FOR AFTER HE HAS BEEN “PROVED” HE WILL RECEIVE “THE CROWN OF LIFE”... The promise is that of “eternal life” The promise is given by Him Who cannot lie ...
What kind of religion do you have? Is it a practicing religion? Does it go beyond the walls of a building? Does it go beyond the printed pages of the Bible? Does it go beyond a superficial hearing of the Word? Is it a practical religion? Does it consist of more than just “going to church, reading, and praying”? Does it reach out and manifest itself...
AS MANIFESTED IN JAMES’ DAY... We know from other scriptures that Jewish Christians often showed partiality in regards to the Gentiles But in this epistle, the problem was one of showing partiality between the rich and poor - Ja 2:2-4 TODAY, WE CAN ALSO BE GUILTY OF PARTIALITY... By showing partiality between rich and poor For example, giving prefe...
It is important that each professing Christian examine his or her own heart and life, and make sure that they possess true saving faith, which is a dynamic faith Satan is the great deceiver; one of his devices is imitation... If he can convince a person that counterfeit faith is true faith... ...then he has that person in his power! Here are some q...
A. THE ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BIT AND RUDDER... (3-4) Both illustrations are used to demonstrate that a small member (like the tongue) can control the body A bit controls a horse A rudder controls the ship So our tongue controls the body... If you speak a lie, it won’t be long before you find yourself living a lie If you speak suggestively in an immo...
[In this lesson, we will take a look at what James describes as two different kinds of wisdom: “Heavenly Wisdom Vs. Earthly Wisdom”. [In discussing these two, James does so by making several contrasts; the first being...]
Have you ever heard of... “The War of the Whiskers?” “The War of the Oaken Bucket?” “The War of Jenkin’s Ear?” -- These were actual wars between nations, and you can read about them in many history books War is too often a fact of life in spite of treaties, world peace organizations, etc.... Not only wars between nations But there are wars of one k...
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Feb 2, 2009 · The book of James is full of practical wisdom for everyday living. Genuine faith will manifest itself in righteous acts that come out of a pure heart. This study will take a close look at how our faith is worked out in everyday life by understanding the principles of godly wisdom.
Our James Bible study guide contains 9 free lessons. Of all the sixty-six books in the Bible, James is likely the most practical. It is an excellent choice to study in your own small group. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the Jerusalem church.
The Life Application Bible Commentary series provides verse-by-verse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the New Testament. In addition, it gives personal help, teach-ing notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer ques-tions, and provide insight for applying God’s Word to life today.
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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.
James offered numerous practical examples to illustrate his point: faith endures in the midst of trials, calls on God for wisdom, bridles the tongue, sets aside wickedness, visits orphans and widows, and does not play favorites.