1. the Book of James a summary

2. Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith”

3. James 2:17 Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. and verse James 2:20 But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless? James 2:26 For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.

4. Text: James 1:1, 5:19-20 Outline: 1. who wrote James? 2. who was James written to? 3. why was James written?

5. James 1:1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.

6. James Sermon on the Mount James Sermon on the Mount 1.1:21:25:10–1212.3:63:65:22 2.1:41:45:4813.3:10–127:15–20 3.1:51:57:7–1214.3:17–185:95:9 4.1:91:95:35:315.4:44:46:24 5.1:127:1416.4:105:3–55:3–5 6.1:205:2217.4:11–127:1–57:1–5 7.1:227:21–2718.5:2–35:2–36:19–20 8.2:52:55:35:319.5:105:12 9.2:135:75:720.5:115:10 10.2:136:14–1521.5:125:33–37 11.2:14–167:21–23 References to Sermon on the Mount (MacArthur)

7. James 1:1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.

8. James 5:19-20 19 My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

9. Discussion Questions 1. How does “faith” play a role in your life? 2. What is your “faith” placed in?