1. James

2. Date – mid 40’s AD Author – James the half-brother of Jesus – Didn’t believe Jesus at first John 7:3-5 – All changed at the resurrection 1 Corinthians 5:7 Stayed in Jerusalem Stoned to death in 62 AD

3. It appears to be written as a waring against backsliding and abusing the grace of God It is a plea for Christian living 54 imperatives in 108 verses Distinctively Jewish in nature Acts 15:13 – spoke at council in Jerusalem – which dealt with the issue of circumcision Written to: 1:1 – likely to those who were at one time a part of the group in Jerusalem and scattered after Stephen’s martyrdom

4. Outline I. Trials and temptations 1:1-1:18 II. Listening and doing 1:19-3:12 III. Warning against Worldliness 4:1 – 5:6 IV. Miscellaneous Exhortations 5:7 – 5:20