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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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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™.
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.
- 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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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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James wrote with the authority of one who had personally seen the resurrected Christ (1 Cor. 15:7), who was recognized as an associate of the apostles (Gal. 1:19), and who was the leader of the Jerusalem church. James most likely wrote this epistle to believers scattered (1:1) as a result of the unrest recorded in Acts 12 (ca. A.D. 44).
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Jun 28, 2004 · The NT mentions four men bearing the name of James. 1 It is probable, though not certain, that the writer of this epistle is to be identified with one of them. 2 The four who are called James in the NT are listed here, as candidates for author of this epistle, in ascending order of probability.
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