James
Practical wisdom for Christian living and faith in action
Overview
Trials, Wisdom, and the Word
Ch. 1James addresses how Christians should respond to trials and temptations while seeking wisdom and being doers of the Word
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Faith Without Favoritism
Ch. 2:1-13Warning against showing partiality based on social status and wealth, emphasizing the royal law of love
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Faith and Works United
Ch. 2:14-26The famous passage demonstrating that genuine faith produces good works, using Abraham and Rahab as examples
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Taming the Tongue and True Wisdom
Ch. 3The power and danger of speech, followed by the characteristics of heavenly versus earthly wisdom
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Worldliness, Pride, and Judgment
Ch. 4Warning against worldly desires, pride, and judging others, with calls to humility and submission to God
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Warnings to the Rich and Patient Endurance
Ch. 5Strong warnings to oppressive rich people and encouragement for believers to wait patiently for the Lord's return
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Chapters
Chapter 1
TrialsTrials and Temptations
James teaches about trials, temptations, and hearing God's word
Key Verses: James 1:2, James 1:17, James 1:22
Chapter 2
Faith and WorksFaith and Works
True faith is demonstrated by good works
Key Verses: James 2:17, James 2:20, James 2:26
Chapter 3
TongueTaming the Tongue
The power and danger of the tongue
Key Verses: James 3:5, James 3:8, James 3:17
Chapter 4
WorldlinessSubmit to God
Warning against worldliness and call to humble submission to God
Key Verses: James 4:4, James 4:6, James 4:7
Chapter 5
PatiencePrayer and Patience
Instructions on prayer, patience, and caring for one another
Key Verses: James 5:7, James 5:16, James 5:20
About James
Practical wisdom for Christian living and faith in action
Testament
New Testament
Author
James