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James

James. The author of James identifies himself as “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” James is probably the half brother of Jesus, not James, the brother of John He had close relations with the Lord. James received a witness of Christ’s divinity and Resurrection.

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James

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  1. James

  2. The author of James identifies himself as “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” James is probably the half brother of Jesus, not James, the brother of John He had close relations with the Lord. James received a witness of Christ’s divinity and Resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15:7) James

  3. James James Historical Background: *The General Epistles are named because they do ot address a specific audience as did Paul’s Epistles. *James’ audience was to the scattered 12 Tribes and we assume it was written in Jerusalem. *Written probably before A.D 62. But maybe before A.D. 50. Which would mean that this letter was one of the earliest in the New Testament. * In Josephus it is recorded that James and some others were taken before the Sanhedrin, sentenced to death, and delivered to be stoned.

  4. The General Epistle of James: The General Epistle of James • Living and demonstrating faith in our daily lives. • * Mini-sermons that counsel the Saints not merely know the word of God but to live it. • . • .

  5. Testimony of James: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” (James 1:5)

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  7. James 1-5

  8. James 1 • If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God • Resist temptation • Be doers of the word • James explains how to recognize pure religion

  9. James 2 • God has chosen the poor of this world who are rich in faith • Salvation is gained by keeping the whole law • Faith without works is dead

  10. James 3 • By governing the tongue, we gain perfection • Heavenly wisdom is pure, peaceable, and full of mercy

  11. James 4 • Wars are born of lusts • The friends of the world are the enemies of God • Sin is failure to walk in the light we have received

  12. James 5 • Misery awaits the wanton rich • Await the Lord’s coming with patience • The elders are to anoint and heal the sick

  13. James 1-5 • Upbraideth Reproves, rebukes, scolds • Double minded man Wavering, uncertain, doubting • No variableness, neither No change • Shadow of turning • Glass Mirror • Bridleth Controls • Imputed Counted • Helm Rudder • Listeth Desires, wants to go • Endued with knowledge Intelligent or experienced

  14. James 1-5 • Conversation Conduct • Enmity Opposed, against, hatred • Lusteth to envy Has jealous desires • Nigh Near • Heaviness Sadness, sorrow • Vapour Mist • Sabaoth Host, multitudes • Effectual Effective, influential

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