Lectures
(149) The Epistle of James: Lesson 1 – Introduction to James – YouTube
A hard-hitting letter from James, encouraging believers to have a genuine faith with an emphasis on results.
INTRODUCTION TO
James
Outline:
- Introduction. (1:1)
- Concerning trials and temptations. (1:2-18)
- Characteristics of true faith. (1:19–2:26)
- Stumbling blocks. (3:1–5:6)
- Faith that triumphs. (5:7-20)
Author: James (the son of Mary and Joseph, and the half brother of Jesus).
Date Written: Between a.d. 45 and 49.
Title: From the book’s author, James.
Background: James does not become a believer until after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. He later becomes the leader of the church in Jerusalem, presides at the Jerusalem Council, and is among those awaiting the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. These teachings of James can be likened to the book of Proverbs and to the teachings of Jesus, especially to His Sermon on the Mount. The emphasis of James’s letter is to stress the importance of good deeds in the life of every believer.
Where Written: Possibly Jerusalem.
To Whom: To the 12 tribes scattered among the nations (Jewish Christians).
Content: To merely say we have faith is insufficient. James stresses that we must have faith that manifests itself in the action of good deeds. His letter covers a wide range of sins: pride, prejudice, hypocrisy, worldliness, the untamed tongue, and apathy. This practical treatise gives the scattered Jewish Christians a strong understanding of their union in Christ. Their trials, desires, relationships, prayers, compassion, patience, and faith are all shown to have a place in their worship of God and in their ministry to others. The letter closes with a dramatic account of the faith of Elijah.
Key Words: “Patience”; “Pure Religion.”
James emphasizes “patience” as a godly virtue each believer needs in order to become perfect and complete in Christ. “Pure religion” is living righteously before God and as an example before the world. This includes a proper relationship with orphans, widows, and others.
Themes: • We are saved by faith alone, but saving faith never stands alone; it reveals itself through obedience and fruit of the believer. • We cannot be saved by any number of good deeds. • Faith without good deeds is not real faith. • We must be doers of the Word, not just hearers. • Our human strength is unable to tame the tongue, but through God’s strength it can be done. • There is no place for discrimination or greed in the life of a committed believer.
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