James 1:22 (NKJV) 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

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James 1:22 (NKJV) 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Knowing God’s Word James

Knowing God’s Word Last week we took a look at the book of Hebrews, a proof of the superiority of Christ This week we move onto the book of James James is the 20th book in the NT and is the 2nd of the General Epistles (Hebrews through Jude)

Knowing God’s Word James is the author of this letter that bears his name (1:1) This is most likely James, the half-brother of Jesus At first he had not believed (Jn. 7:5), but later became a disciple (Acts 1:14; I Cor. 15:7)

Knowing God’s Word James went on to become an important figure in the early church He played a vital role in the council at Jerusalem (Acts 15:13-33) Paul mentions James in his epistles, even calling James a “pillar” of the early church (Gal. 1:19; 2:9)

Knowing God’s Word James wrote this epistle to “the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad” (1:1) This is probably a reference to Jewish Christians who were scattered among the various cities outside of Palestine Some of these were poor and oppressed as indicated in 2:6-7

Knowing God’s Word James was likely the first epistle written, dating sometime between 45-50 AD It is also likely that James wrote this letter while he was in Jerusalem It is often thought of and referred to as the equivalent of the proverbs of the New Testament

Knowing God’s Word James deals with various practical aspects of the Christian life, such as: Trials of life Wisdom Temptation Partiality Faith and works

Knowing God’s Word James deals with various practical aspects of the Christian life, such as: Tongue Humility Patience Prayer

Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in James: 1:2-3 1:5 1:12 1:13-15 1:22 1:26-27

Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in James: 2:1 2:17, 19, 24 3:1 3:13, 17 4:7-10 4:14

Knowing God’s Word Key Verses in James: 4:17 5:7-8 5:15-16

Knowing God’s Word Outline of James: Greeting (1:1) Trials and Temptations (1:2-18) Outward Trials (1:2-12) Inward Temptations (1:13-18) Being Doers and Hearers (1:19-2:26) Swift to Hear (1:19-20) Doers of the Word (1:21-27)

Knowing God’s Word Outline of James: Being Doers and Hearers (1:19-2:26) Sin of Partiality (2:1-13) Faith and Works (2:14-26) The Tongue and Wisdom (3) Danger of the Tongue (3:1-12) Heavenly and Earthly Wisdom (3:13-18)

Knowing God’s Word Outline of James: Coming to God with Humility (4) Enemies of God (4:1-6) Drawing Near to God (4:7-17) Blessing Through Patience, Prayer and Love (5) Curse of Rich Oppressors (5:1-6) Blessing of Patience (5:7-12)

Knowing God’s Word Outline of James: Blessing Through Patience, Prayer and Love (5) Blessing of Prayer (5:13-18) Blessing of Love for the Erring (5:19-20)