Background On James
The Book of James
The book of James emphasizes vital Christianity; that faith must be alive and working. Such faith brings about spiritual maturity through service, unity, love and charity. James confronts believers who possess a dead faith to realize that a saving faith is a faith that is active and alive.
The book of James challenges Christians to “walk the walk” and not just “talk the talk” James 1:22-24
- Written by James, the half brother of Jesus.
- Written to the twelve tribes which were scattered abroad. James 1:1
- James did not believe Jesus was the messiah until after the resurrection. John 7:5 & 1 Cor. 15:7
- James became a leader in the early church and wrote this letter around 49 AD.
- James letter is very practical, filled with ideas on how to live out your faith
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