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  1. Mar 14, 2019 · Let’s take a look at ten of the key themes in this short New Testament book. 1. God is the source of all wisdom. The Greek word for wisdom (sophia) occurs four times in the letter of James ( 1:5; 3:13, 15, 17 ). Wisdom is not a topic or theme of the book of James, but it is an assumed value essential for Christian living and under which all ...

  2. Dec 26, 2022 · The Benefits of Studying the Book of James in the Bible. The Book of James explains how people get stuck in life and how to move on to spiritual maturity. James provides pieces that are vital to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. James protects us from becoming content with a fruitless form of godliness. The key verses in James are James 1:21b-22.

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  4. Throughout James, there are also some major themes which serve to weave the book together. Jesus is presented as: Lord Jesus Christ (1:1) Object of faith (2:1) Lord of glory (2:1) Almighty/Lord of hosts (5:4) Coming King (5:7-8) Healer (5:14-15) Echoing his brother, on many occasions James gives commentary on the prior teaching of Jesus Christ:

  5. Apr 2, 2024 · James 5:16b: "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”. Brief Summary: The Book of James outlines the faith walk through genuine religion (1:1-27), genuine faith (2:1-3:12) and genuine wisdom (3:13-5:20). This book contains a remarkable parallel to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. James begins in the first chapter ...

  6. Aug 1, 2015 · Commenting on Commentaries on the Book of James – David Dockery. Dating the Epistles. The Main Theme and Structure of James – William C Varner. True Piety in James: Ethical Admonitions and Theological Implications – David Dockery. A Perfect Work: Trials and Sanctification in the Book of James – Ron Julian. The Wisdom of James – Robert ...

  7. Jun 30, 2023 · Listed below are 7 mini lessons from James that are important truths we should consider every day. 1) Trials bring patience and wisdom (James 1:2-7). 2) Do God’s Word, don’t just speak it (James 1:22-25). 3) Faith without works is dead (James 2:14-17). 4) Watch your tongue, for it could be your death or blessing (James 3:8-10).

  8. For example, James’ exhortation to ask for wisdom from God “who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly” (1:5) echoes the words of Jesus, “Ask, and it shall be given to you” ( Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9 ). The exhortation from Jesus, “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged” ( Matthew 7:1) sounds a theme like the one in James 4: ...

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