James Chapter 1

James 1 -Practical Christian Living
Writing to Jews (12 tribes disbursed)
One of the first Letters in the New Testament era
Written before Paul’s missionary work was completed (45-50A.D.)

James 1:2-4
Trials – The testing of your faith produces endurance. Endurance results in perfection (Lacking nothing).
What does James mean by the “testing of your faith”?
How does testing your faith produce endurance?
Once we train ourselves to endure, what does it mean to be lacking nothing?

James 1:5-8 Asking in Faith
Is God described elsewhere in scripture as “Generous”?
Condition- Ask with faith without doubting.
The doubter should not expect to receive anything.

James 1:12 –Blessed is the man
Perseverance brings blessings.

James 1:13-21 Temptation is not from God
15 The ultimate result is death.
17 God’s Gifts are good gifts.
17 The Father of Lights does not vary or change.
What does that mean for us?
What if God’s character was not consistent or reliable?
20 Man’s anger does not achieve the righteousness of God.

22-25 Doers of the Word are blessed.
What is a doer of the word?
Math homework helps us remember.