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Book: James, Part 3
Faith in Action
- At one point in time, these believers were living out the words of Jesus, but now they weren't, which is why the idea that faith needs to be active is something James emphasizes time and time again.
- (1:22-25) James contrasts the hearers vs the doers of the word. Doing the law the way Jesus commands is the only consistent response to hearing what He said.
- (2:14-26) Here we get more details about why it is so necessary for faith to be active. James is concerned with the consistency of his readers. They need to do more than confess the right set of orthodox beliefs with their mouths; their lives and behavior needed to reflect those beliefs!
This theme of Faith in Action ties is the heart of this book and its themes.
- Prayer: You say you believe in God, the One who generously gives good gifts...so put that faith into action and pray in faith instead of doubting Him.
- Wisdom: You say you believe in God, the One who has all wisdom...so put your faith into action and instead of living from sinful, earthly wisdom, live from the heavenly wisdom He gives you.
- Tongue: You say you believe in God, the One who has made humans in His images...so put your faith into action and instead of speaking evil and getting into conflicts with one another, live out the law of love.
- Rich/Poor: You say you believe in Jesus, the One who came to bring good news to the poor...so put your faith into action and instead of neglecting the orphan and widow, love and care for them.
- And lastly, the theme of Endurance: You say you believe in God, the One who is compassionate and merciful, the one who has a crown of life waiting for you...so put your faith into action by not giving into sin and endure through the testing of your faith.
Endurance through Trials
- (1:12-16) James encourages the OR to stand firm through testing, because God will reward and bless those who endure temptation.
- (5:7-11) In case they were feeling like it was impossible to endure, James encourages them by giving three examples of endurance.
- (1:2-4) James' readers were to consider the trials as joy because the testing of their faith is like a refiner's fire, purifying them until all that does not resemble Jesus is stripped away.
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Faith in Action
- At one point in time, these believers were living out the words of Jesus, but now they weren't, which is why the idea that faith needs to be active is something James emphasizes time and time again.
- (1:22-25) James contrasts the hearers vs the doers of the word. Doing the law the way Jesus commands is the only consistent response to hearing what He said.
- (2:14-26) Here we get more details about why it is so necessary for faith to be active. James is concerned with the consistency of his readers. They need to do more than confess the right set of orthodox beliefs with their mouths; their lives and behavior needed to reflect those beliefs!
This theme of Faith in Action ties is the heart of this book and its themes.
- Prayer: You say you believe in God, the One who generously gives good gifts...so put that faith into action and pray in faith instead of doubting Him.
- Wisdom: You say you believe in God, the One who has all wisdom...so put your faith into action and instead of living from sinful, earthly wisdom, live from the heavenly wisdom He gives you.
- Tongue: You say you believe in God, the One who has made humans in His images...so put your faith into action and instead of speaking evil and getting into conflicts with one another, live out the law of love.
- Rich/Poor: You say you believe in Jesus, the One who came to bring good news to the poor...so put your faith into action and instead of neglecting the orphan and widow, love and care for them.
- And lastly, the theme of Endurance: You say you believe in God, the One who is compassionate and merciful, the one who has a crown of life waiting for you...so put your faith into action by not giving into sin and endure through the testing of your faith.
Endurance through Trials
- (1:12-16) James encourages the OR to stand firm through testing, because God will reward and bless those who endure temptation.
- (5:7-11) In case they were feeling like it was impossible to endure, James encourages them by giving three examples of endurance.
- (1:2-4) James' readers were to consider the trials as joy because the testing of their faith is like a refiner's fire, purifying them until all that does not resemble Jesus is stripped away.
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