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The Word Is Alive James. Summary Narrated by Tony Gillon. Introduction. James, a servant of Jesus Christ. Introduction. James, a servant of Jesus Christ. James writes to predominantly Jewish Christians. Introduction. James, a servant of Jesus Christ.
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The Word Is AliveJames Summary Narrated by Tony Gillon
Introduction • James, a servant of Jesus Christ.
Introduction • James, a servant of Jesus Christ. • James writes to predominantly Jewish Christians.
Introduction • James, a servant of Jesus Christ. • James writes to predominantly Jewish Christians. • James wrote in the early to mid 40’s AD.
Introduction • James, a servant of Jesus Christ. • James writes to predominantly Jewish Christians. • James wrote in the early to mid 40’s AD. • The letter is more in the style of OT wisdom literature.
Chapter One • James is a servant of Jesus and he writes to predominantly Jewish Christians.
Chapter One • James is a servant of Jesus and he writes to predominantly Jewish Christians. • Believers are to endure trials (vv.2-12).
Chapter One • James is a servant of Jesus and he writes to predominantly Jewish Christians. • Believers are to endure trials (vv.2-12). • Sin is imputed to man, not God (vv.13-18).
Chapter One • James is a servant of Jesus and he writes to predominantly Jewish Christians. • Believers are to endure trials (vv.2-12). • Sin is imputed to man, not God (vv.13-18). • Believers need to hear the Word and put it into action (vv.19-27).
Chapter Two • Partiality in the church.
Chapter Two • Partiality in the church. • Believers need to observe the who of Scripture.
Chapter Two • Partiality in the church. • Believers need to observe the who of Scripture. • The correlation between faith and works.
Chapter Two • Partiality in the church. • Believers need to observe the who of Scripture. • The correlation between faith and works. • James draws on two historical accounts as examples of true faith in God.
Chapter Three • Teachers are judged more severely.
Chapter Three • Teachers are judged more severely. • The tongue is small but powerful, for good and evil.
Chapter Three • Teachers are judged more severely. • The tongue is small but powerful, for good and evil. • The tongue is a restless evil.
Chapter Three • Teachers are judged more severely. • The tongue is small but powerful, for good and evil. • The tongue is a restless evil. • There is wisdom from heaven and wisdom of the earth.
Chapter Three • Teachers are judged more severely. • The tongue is small but powerful, for good and evil. • The tongue is a restless evil. • There is wisdom from heaven and wisdom of the earth. • Believers should ask God to give them wisdom.
Chapter Four • The lusts of worldly power, pleasure and friendships.
Chapter Four • The lusts of worldly power, pleasure and friendships. • The distasteful aspects of human behaviour as seen in church.
Chapter Four • The lusts of worldly power, pleasure and friendships. • The distasteful aspects of human behaviour as seen in church. • Some wealthy businessmen display an attitude is one of presumption and even arrogance.
Chapter Five • James denounces God’s judgement on wealth landowners who oppress the poor.
Chapter Five • James denounces God’s judgement on wealth landowners who oppress the poor. • The faithful are called to patient forbearance.
Chapter Five • James denounces God’s judgement on wealth landowners who oppress the poor. • The faithful are called to patient forbearance. • Disciples of Christ are directed as to how they should act.
Chapter Five • Christians are directed to acknowledge their faults to one another.
Chapter Five • Christians are directed to acknowledge their faults to one another. • Believers are called to bring people back to God.
Epilogue • James gave a further 20 years of faithful service in Jerusalem after writing this letter.
Epilogue • James gave a further 20 years of faithful service in Jerusalem after writing this letter. • He was martyred in AD62 on the orders of the high priest Ananus.
Epilogue • James gave a further 20 years of faithful service in Jerusalem after writing this letter. • He was martyred in AD62 on the orders of the high priest Ananus. • James was a faithful servant of God as both a Jew and then as a Christian.
Epilogue • Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. • (James 1:12).
