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James
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Summary
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Author
: James
Time
: A.D. 43–50
Summary
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The letter is a very practical review of the Christian
faith in the life of a believer. Addressing the everyday
problems of temptation, listening, favouritism, faith,
taming the tongue, submission, patience and sickness,
James gives clear and encouraging advice on how to
advance in godliness. It is not directed at any particular
church, but rather to Jewish believers in general.
Key
verses :
"Do
not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.
Do what it says" (1:22).
"Faith
by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead"
(2:17).
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Outline
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1.
Trials and temptation 1:1–18
2.
Faith in action 1:19 – 5:12
a)
Hearing and doing what is right 1:19–27
b) Favouritism forbidden 2:1–13
c) Faith without works is dead 2:14–26
d) Taming the tongue 3:1–12
e) Submitting to God and his wisdom 3:13 – 4:17
f) Warning to rich 5:1–6
g) Perseverance in suffering 5:7–11
h) The effectiveness of the prayer of faith 5:13–20
3.
The prayer of faith 5:13–20
(RH)
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James
Author
– James
Time – 43 – 50
A.D.
Summary
– The letter of James contains practical information pertaining
to everyday life as a Christian. It is not directed at any church
in particular, but rather to Jewish believers, revealing their responsibilities
to the principles of the Law as manifested in Christ. It focuses
on real faith, and shows that there is a need to develop faith as
an energising power that would find its outworking in a changed
life; therefore, the epistle dwells on practice and not doctrine.
Faith
in action
Key
Verse – "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith
without works is dead also" James 2 v 26
How
faith can triumph over trials – Chapter 1 v 1 to 27
How
faith can govern action towards others – Chapter 2 v 1 to 26
How
faith can discipline the tongue – Chapter 3 v 1 to 18
How
faith can purify character – Chapter 4 v 1 to 17
How
faith can create confidence in God – Chapter 5 v 1 to 20
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