Bible Study Series, Epistle of James
BACKGROUND It is believed that James, brother of Jesus wrote this book in A.D. 49. He wrote this letter as he was anxious about the persecutions faced by the church during the early stages. GREETING Verse 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To...
Bible Study Series, Epistle of James
James 1:5-8 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For...
Bible Study Series, Epistle of James
James 1: 9-11 “Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and...
Bible Study Series, Epistle of James
James 1:12-15 “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by...
Bible Study Series, Epistle of James
James 1:16-18 “Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of...
Bible Study Series, Epistle of James
James 1:19-21 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with...