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JAMES 5:13–20 “Remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins” (James 5:20). As we conclude our study of James, it may be helpful to step back and see how James organized his teaching and and how he related it … Continue reading “JAMES AND JESUS”

GALATIANS 1:1–10 To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:2–3). Galatians may be the first letter written by the apostle Paul, and so we are going to take it up now in our survey of the New Testament. The date of Galatians … Continue reading “WHO WERE THE GALATIANS?”

JAMES 3:1–12 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell (James 3:6). James now returns to a theme he announced in 1:19–26, the use of … Continue reading “DEADLY POISON”

JAMES 3:13–18 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17). The evil fire of the wicked tongue is fueled by the wickedness of the human heart, says James. By way of contrast, the one who has … Continue reading “THE EVIL OF ENVY”

JAMES 4:1–17 Grieve, mourn, and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom (James 4:9). James continues to focus in on the subject of envy and its consequences in chapter 4. Is it possible that his concern with this subject reflects how he as Jesus’ brother acted toward Him while He was … Continue reading “THE REPENTANT HEART”

JAMES 1:12–18 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows (James 1:17). Having discussed trials and tribulations and our need for wisdom as we face them, James shifts to the subject of temptation. It is not a large shift … Continue reading “THE GIFTS GOD GIVES”

JAMES 1:19–27 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19). James has told us that we need wisdom in the midst of the trials and circumstances of life. He has promised us that God gives it freely. Now he tells … Continue reading “LESSONS IN HUMILITY”

JAMES 2:1–13 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism (James 2:1). In chapter 2, James begins a discussion of the rich and the poor. He points out that we try to please those who are rich and powerful while subtly despising those who are weak and poor. He introduces … Continue reading “TRUE AND COUNTERFEIT GLORY”

JAMES 2:14–26 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? (James 2:20). At the time of the Protestant Reformation, Roman Catholic theologians leaned heavily on the second chapter of James to maintain that justification is not by faith alone but by faith and works. The Reformers were taking every opportunity … Continue reading “FAITH AND WORKS?”

JAMES 1 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds (James 1:2). James begins by telling us to count it unalloyed joy when we face various kinds of trials. It would be seriously wrong to assume that James advocates the kind of unrealistic happy-face Christianity that, sadly, we sometimes encounter … Continue reading “THE BENEFITS OF TRIALS”