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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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.

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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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   Who wrote the book? 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.

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   Who wrote the Book of James?

   • Christian tradition holds that the book of James was written by Jesus’ half-brother, James. The events described in James take place in the city of Jerusalem. James was likely composed around 62 C.E. The book of James is a letter written in prose discourse. James can be divided into two parts. Chapter 1 introduces Jesus and the wisdom he offers.

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   What is the Epistle of James?

   • 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. The writer identifies himself only as “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Jam 1:1).

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   Who was James in the Bible?

   • 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.

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   Is James related to job in the Old Testament?

   • The book of James is particularly related to the book of Job in the Old Testament. Both are considered the earliest book of each Testament. Both deal with the question of suffering in the lives of believers. It seems significant that God would choose this topic to deal with in the earliest books of both Testaments.

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   What is the Book of James about?

   • The book of James is a letter written in prose discourse. James can be divided into two parts. Chapter 1 introduces Jesus and the wisdom he offers. And chapters 2-5 contain twelve teachings and an encouragement for perseverance in prayer. We learn about Jacob's story from the book of Acts and Paul’s letters (Acts 12, 15; Gal. 1-2).

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   What is the thrust of the Book of James?

   • This is the thrust of the book of James. A. Let your hearing lead to doing (1:21–27). James is keenly aware of the danger of listening to the Word being taught without living it out in life. He also understands the subtle reasons why our spiritual lives are so anemic and discouraging. Here he commends four steps to a living faith:

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   This summary of the book of James provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of James.