James makes it unmistakably clear that temptation can lead to death, but also that those who fight it will be rewarded. Equally clear are his points about God not tempting us, but rather His goodness towards us, including our salvation.

James makes it unmistakably clear that temptation can lead to death, but also that those who fight it will be rewarded. Equally clear are his points about God not tempting us, but rather His goodness towards us, including our salvation.

James makes it unmistakably clear that temptation can lead to death, but also that those who fight it will be rewarded. Equally clear are his points about God not tempting us, but rather His goodness towards us, including our salvation.

James directs believers to ask God for the wisdom to live righteously, and ask without doubting God. He points out that such doubtful prayers are useless. Then he turns his attention to the poor, the rich, and eternity.

James directs believers to ask God for the wisdom to live righteously, and ask without doubting God. He points out that such doubtful prayers are useless. Then he turns his attention to the poor, the rich, and eternity.

Wasting no time, James goes to the basics of our faith which is obedience even under pressure: Joy in trials, proving our faith under pressure, maturing in Christ, gaining the wisdom of the saved, and defeating personal doubt.

Wasting no time, James goes to the basics of our faith which is obedience even under pressure: Joy in trials, proving our faith under pressure, maturing in Christ, gaining the wisdom of the saved, and defeating personal doubt.

Wasting no time, James goes to the basics of our faith which is obedience even under pressure: Joy in trials, proving our faith under pressure, maturing in Christ, gaining the wisdom of the saved, and defeating personal doubt.

Introducing James’ letter means meeting him, his times, his relationship with Christ, Paul and the early church. We find that the early church, about fifteen years after the Crucifixion, was established in doctrine before Paul’s writings.

Introducing James’ letter means meeting him, his times, his relationship with Christ, Paul and the early church. We find that the early church, about fifteen years after the Crucifixion, was established in doctrine before Paul’s writings.