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  1. www.basictraining.org › files › pdfThe Book of James -- Detailed Commentary

    The Book of James – A Detailed Commentary Basic Training Bible Ministries Page 2 Introduction to James Background of the Book The Epistle of James is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2 and 3 John, and Jude. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. Authorship

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  2. bibleproject.com › guides › book-of-jamesBook of James | Guide with Key Information and Resources

    Gain a better understanding of the book of James in the Bible. Explore key themes such as the wisdom of Jesus, how faith relates to action, and perseverance in difficulty through videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™.

  3. files.tyndale.com › 978/0/8423-2891-3Life Application Bible Commentary: James - Tyndale House

    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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  4. www.gotquestions.org › Book-of-JamesSummary of the Book of James - Bible Survey - GotQuestions.org

    Apr 2, 2024 · Brief Summary: The Book of James outlines the faith walk through genuine religion (1:1-27), genuine faith (2:1-3:12) and genuine wisdom (3:13-5:20). This book contains a remarkable parallel to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.

  5. www.blueletterbible.org › Comm › macarthur_johnJohn MacArthur :: Bible Introductions - James - Blue Letter Bible

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    Of the 4 men named James in the NT, only two are candidates for authorship of this epistle. No one has seriously considered James the Less, the son of Alphaeus (Matt. 10:3; Acts 1:13), or James the father of Judas, not Iscariot (Luke 6:16; Acts 1:13). Some have suggested James the son of Zebedee and brother of John (Matt. 4:21), but he was martyred...

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    The recipients of this book were Jewish believers who had been dispersed (1:1), possibly as a result of Stephen’s martyrdom (Acts 7, A.D. 31–34), but more likely due to the persecution under Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12, ca. A.D. 44). The author refers to his audience as “brethren” 15 times (1:2, 16, 19; 2:1, 5, 14; 3:1, 10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 1...

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    James, with its devotion to direct, pungent statements on wise living, is reminiscent of the book of Proverbs. It has a practical emphasis, stressing not theoretical knowledge, but godly behavior. James wrote with a passionate desire for his readers to be uncompromisingly obedient to the Word of God. He used at least 30 references to nature (e.g., ...

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    At least two significant texts challenge the interpreter: 1) In 2:14–26, what is the relationship between faith and works? Does James’ emphasis on works contradict Paul’s focus on faith? 2) In 5:13–18, do the promises of healing refer to the spiritual or physical realm?

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    There are a number of ways to outline the book to grasp the arrangement of its content. One way is to arrange it around a series of tests by which the genuineness of a person’s faith may be measured. 1. Introduction (1:1) 1. The Test of Perseverance in Suffering (1:2–12) 2. The Test of Blame in Temptation (1:13–18) 3. The Test of Response to the Wo...

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  6. m.biblestudyguide.org › ebooks › copelandThe Epistle Of James - Bible Study Guide

    -- So perhaps the best way to launch a study of The Epistle of James is to answer some important questions [The first question is...] I. WHO WAS JAMES? A. SEVERAL MEN BORE THIS NAME IN NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY... 1. James, son of Zebedee and brother of John a. A fisherman, he was called by Christ - Mt 4:17-22 b.

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  8. www.insight.org › bible › the-general-epistlesBook of James Overview - Insight for Living Ministries

    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.