James
INTRODUCTION
This letter was written by James, the brother of Jesus, who was a leader of the Jerusalem church (cf. Acts 15:13–29; Gal. 2:12). It may date from the late A.D. 40s, just after persecution scattered the members of the new movement (James 1:1; cf. Acts 8:1–3). If so, James would be the earliest of the New Testament letters. James’ focus was on how faith is to be expressed in a believer’s life. He concentrated on such issues as facing trials, dealing with temptation, showing favoritism, taming the tongue, patience, and prayer. The book continues to serve as a reminder that our faith is also a way of life, and as a guide to putting our faith into practice.
OUTLINE OF CONTENTS
| I. | Practicing Faith | James 1:1–2:13 |
| II. | Principles of Faith | James 2:14–26 |
| III. | Problems for Faith | James 3–4 |
| IV. | Prospects for Faith | James 5 |
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