Our text for October 12 is James 1:1-4. We consider various introductory matters such as authorship, the focus of the letter, and challenges to the acceptance of James.

  1. Introduction (1)
  2. Focus (4)
  3. Challenges
  4. Gospel

Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at 135 “To the Twelve Tribes”, James 1:1-4.

Introduction:
persecution: Acts 11:19;
1st Jerusalem Council: Acts 15;

Some references to James the brother of Jesus: Matthew 13:55; Acts 15:13; Galatians 1:19, 2:9, 2:12; Jude 1:1;

Focus of James: James 1:4; 4:4-10

Challenges: Paul’s justification: Ephesians 2:8-10;
James’s “justification”: James 2:14-26;

Hints of the Gospel in James:
1:1 (the Lord Jesus Christ);
1:2 (brothers);
1:18 (brought us forth);
2:1 (hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ);
4:6 (he gives more grace);