James Intro
That God gives generously to all without reproach.
What does James tell us in James 1:5 ?
Christians will face trials and hardships throughout their journey
What is something Christians will always face throughout their journey in faith?
James is writing to Jews dispersed.
The importance of aligning ones faith with their actions
What is faith in actions?
He is a servant of Jesus.
What does James identify himself as?
Our attitude in hard times shows the genuineness of our faith
How do we measure the genuineness of our faith?
We should have joy when we find ourselves in the midst of trials.
Why should we have joy is Trials?
James warns against this type of speech that believers should not use
What is the the tounge/hate speech?
James encourages people to seek this from God when having hard times
What is wisdom?
James is the half-brother of Jesus
Who is James's half-brother of?
How are we humbled according to James?
James shows this hateful action/idea can lead to the dividing of believers
What is partiality/discrimination?
James demonstrates how faith produces fruit in whatever you do
What are works?
James claims that blessed is the one who preserves through trials, having stood the test means he will receive this
What is the crown of life?
James opens up the book by telling you to show joy when you face these
What are trials?
This human desire/emotion in stressful situations leads to destruction
What is anger/desire?
James advises believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to this
What is Anger?
James advises his readers to do this when they listen to some else, quick to listen and slow to speak
What is swift or quick to hear?
Perseverance in suffering leads to this characteristic trait in a person
What is maturity?
James advises that we should do this to others when they also face trials
What is encouragement or community support?