The Triumph of Christ Unit 4.1 - 4.3

Interpretation

Interpretation

\n to understand the meaning of something; you are educated about something - but has it changed you?

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Favoritism vs Love

James 2:1-13 and Matthew 5:46 - 48

Introduction of an epistle

Identifies sender and recipient and includes a greeting and prayer of thanksgiving to God

Doer of the Word

\n Someone who reads or hears something from the Bible and does it . . . building their house on the rock

Hearer of the Word

Someone who hears the Bible and its teachings, but doesn't actually do them - building a house on the sand - they think that hearing is enough.

Sermon on the Mount

A part of the Gospel according to Matthew in which Jesus preaches important moral teachings, including the Beatitudes. There are also similarities to the epistle in James.

Godly wisdom

first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy

The Tongue

James 3:1-12 and Sermon on the Mount: Luke 6:43 - 45

True vs. false wisdom

James 3:13 - 18 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:3 - 11

Condemning Others

James 4: 11 - 12 and Matthew 12:36 - 37

Purpose of James

\n To teach that genuine faith changes lives; to challenge his readers to seek God's wisdom amid difficult circumstances.

Signs of having Godly wisdom

Motivated by the fear of God, marked by obedience to His word and His ways

worldly wisdom

earthly, natural, demonic - results in jealousy and selfish ambition - there is disorder and every evil thing

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The Body of an Epistle

contains the teaching, answers questions, and often the purpose

Epistles

\n The letters written by the apostles to the early churches who were struggling with the same issues we do

The church of Jesus Christ was (is) . . . .

They were suffering persecution and poverty.​ \n They were experiencing social and spiritual conflict.​ \n They struggled with worldliness.​ \n They needed godly wisdom.

observe

Who, what, when, where and why; You now know the facts, but not what they mean

application

Putting into action what has been learned - without this you are just a 'hearer of the Word" not a "Doer".. House built on sand vs house built on the rock

Pauline Epistles

Letters written by Paul to specific communities to help them in becoming Godly and live like followers of Jesus

Old testament references in James that show faith and works together.

Abraham and Rehab,

True saving faith produces

good works and obedience to God -

dead faith substitutes what for what?

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words for actions

Who is James audience?

Christian Jews and believers outside of Judea

perfect

complete, mature, whole - having integrity

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Who is the author of the Book of James?

James, the half brother of Jesus

Joy

Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright and the determined choice to praise God in every situation.

Genuine Faith

James 2:14 - 16 and Matthew 7:21 - 27

Telling the truth

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James 5:12 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:37

The Arrogance of Wealth

James 4:13 - 17 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 6:28 - 34

The Danger of Wealth

James 5:1-6 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 6:19 - 21

Patience and Endurance

James 5:7 - 11 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 24:13

Faith Filled Prayer

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James 5:13 - 18 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 21:21-22

Restoring Others

James 5:19 - 20 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 18:15

A Divided Heart

James 4:1-10 and Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 12:36 - 37

The closing of an epistle

Contains prayers, commendations of fellow workers, prayer requests, greetings, final encouragements and benedictions