JaJames

About

James, the brother in the flesh of Jesus Christ and a man of action, emphasized the right kind of behavior that a believer should have towards those who are in material need. Someone who is, or who calls themselves a Christian, must act in the way that James prescribes. Thus, James writes about the particularities of Christian life and faith.

AuthorJames, brother of Jesus
For whom it was writtenTo the Jewish Christians of the Diaspora (the dispersion of the Jews outside Palestine), from all places.
Chapter amount5
Verse amount108

Message/Outline

  • James says to be doers of the word and not just hearers.
  • James teaches us about faith and tells us that faith without works is dead.
  • James teaches us to control the tongue, control anger, obey God, and care for the needy.
  • Patience in tribulation.

Chapters

1.1 - 18Greetings. Practical religion and judgments. Talks about external adversities and internal temptations.
1.19 - 27Practical religion and the word of God. Listening, receiving, and obeying the word.
2.1 - 26Practical religion and human relationships. Negative partiality, positive compassion.
3Practical religion and speech. About stumbling in the word.
4.1 - 12Practical religion and worldliness.
4.13 - 5.6Practical religion and business.
5.7 - 20Final appeals for patience, for pure speech, for prayer, and for compassion.