Verse 1. James confirms he is a servant of GOD and Christ. In his greeting he writes to the 12 tribes scattered abroad. This opens up vistas of knowledge and understanding to GODS people. The 12 tribes is the complete church from righteous Able to whoever is the last elect to be called and chosen. Tie together Hebrews 11, Romans 11 and Revelation 7 & 14.
Verses 2-4 James says trials should be a joy. It’s taking up our own cross. Example, Acts 5:31 Matthew 5:11,12 1 Peter 4:13-16
Verses 5-8. James wrote about wisdom and faith.
Verses 9-11 The rich and the poor each should humble themselves.
Verses 12. The conclusion of verses 2-11
Verses 13-15 The true cause of sin is lust or coveting. Jesus said the same. Evil thinking is sin. Hebrews 4:12
Verses 19-27 Hearing and doing, Matthew 7:24-27 Romans 2:13 James later in chapter 4:17 says not doing good is sin. This is the Christian definition of sin. Sin is whatever is not of GODS love.
CHAPTER 2
Verses 1-13 Warning about favoritism. Then, verses 14-26 faith without works
CHAPTER 3
Taming the tongue, wisdom from above
CHAPTER 4 Warning about pride, drawing near to GOD, no boasting
CHAPTER 5 Warning to the rich, patience in suffering, prayer of faith, restoring a sinning brother
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