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JAMES

JAMES. Live with integrity. LESSON 2. JAMES 1:2 –12. The Purpose of Adversity (1:2 – 4) Please read. Count ( hegeomai ) to lead, to rule, command to consider, deem, account, think

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JAMES

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  1. JAMES

  2. Live with integrity.

  3. LESSON 2 JAMES 1:2–12

  4. The Purpose of Adversity (1:2–4) • Please read

  5. Count (hegeomai) to lead, to rule, command to consider, deem, account, think My brothers- shows a personal identification as he introduces this section on trials. These brothers could be and most likely are both physical and spiritual brothers.

  6. all joy (chara) Joy is nothappiness; happiness is an emotion based on circumstances and changes with those circumstances; joy is a state of being which remains constant regardless of circumstances. Joy can be defined as an attitude of contentment in light of present circumstances which is based on who God is, and our relationship to Him through Christ Jesus.

  7. when- shows the inevitability of trials You meet (peripipto) so to fall into as to be encompassed Only used two other times in the New Testament (Lu 10:30; Ac 27:41) This means that they tend to come at an undetermined time their arrival can not be pinpointed they can be expected at any time they are unavoidable trials (peirasmos) To try; test; prove as genuine (1 Pet. 4:12)

  8. Lack in Nothing (Maturity) Trials (Testing) Steadfastness (Endurance) Faith Remember… The ultimate goal of trials is that when stripped of all that we hold dear, we see that God is sufficient alone to satisfy. (Acts 17:28)

  9. Prove genuine faith Build endurance Enhance maturity

  10. II. The Prayer in Adversity (1:5–8) read A. The focus of the prayer (1:5)

  11. The Acquiring of Wisdom (vs. 5) Recognize the need Respond with request Realize the source The Absolute of Faith (vs. 6a) Can not please God apart from it (Heb. 11:6) Provided at salvation (Eph. 2:8) “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Heb 11:6) “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,” (Eph 2:8)

  12. Prove genuine faith Seeking wisdom Build endurance Enhance maturity

  13. II. The Prayer in Adversity (1:5–8) A. The focus of the prayer (1:5) B. The hindrances to prayer (1:6–8) • The Absurdity of Doubt (vss. 6b-8) • Doubt produces instability • Doubt produces divided allegiance

  14. Prove genuine faith Seeking wisdom Build endurance Doubt and questioning Enhance maturity

  15. III. The Perspective on Adversity (1:9–11) read A. The perspective of the poor (1:9) B. The perspective of the rich (1:10, 11)

  16. Trials develop common focus between different classes of Christians (1: 9-10a) Trials cause recognition of the brevity of life (1:10b-11) Note: These verses connect to the previous ones in that both classes of people tend to focus on their circumstances, and have divided interests Note: Christ is the great equalizer in that the Poor brother forgets earthly poverty, and the Rich brother forgets earthly riches, all in the light of eternal riches which never fade. (Matt 6:33)

  17. Prove genuine faith Seeking wisdom Build endurance Doubt and questioning Enhance maturity Rejoice in heavenly citizenship

  18. IV. The Promise in Adversity (1:12) read

  19. Prove genuine faith Seeking wisdom Build endurance Doubt and questioning Enhance maturity Rejoice in heavenly citizenship Reward for faithful endurance

  20. Application:How do I persevere through trials? • Have a Joyous Attitude (v.2) • Have an Understanding Mind (v.3) • Have a Submissive Will (v.4) • Have a Believing Heart (v.6) • Have an Eternal Focus(v.12)

  21. Helpful Devotion

  22. Live with integrity. Show resilience in trials.

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