Journey Through James

Learn the basics of the book of James as we start our new Wednesday night series!

Who is James?

• James, the brother of John (Acts 12:1-2)
• James, the son of Alphaeus
• James, the Lord’s brother
• Additional verses
  • Matthew 13:55-56; John 7:5; Mark 3:31-35; Acts 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:7
  • Galatians 2:9; Acts 15; 12:17; 21:18-19; 1 Cor 9:5

To Whom did James Write?

• Jews
• 12 tribes
  • Ezekiel 37; Revelation 7:4-8
• Scattered abroad
  • Acts 8:1, 4; Acts 1:8
• Diaspora
• Faith that works

Why Did James Write the Book?

• Faith Works!
• Faith – not justified by works
  • Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5
• Work – we are justified for works
  • Ephesians 2:10
• Test your faith
  • Matthew 7:21-23

How Can We Get the Most Out of This Study?

• Essential that we are born again
• Essential that we examine ourselves in light of God’s Word
• Essential that we obey God’s Word without regard to cost
• Essential to be prepared for trials and testing
• Essential to measure our spiritual growth by the Word