James Chapter One
// February 9th, 2010 // Bible Study, Mark's stuff
By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, January 17, 2010
- In this chapter, James shows that pure religion is personal. If I am saved, it is because I overcame temptation, it is because I overcame lust, etc.
- James 1:1-12
- Temptation overcome works spiritual growth and blessing. (James 1:2-4)
- When tempted, do not try to make it alone; turn to God for help. (James 1:5-8)
- Blessed is the one, who in trust of the Lord, overcomes temptation. (James 1:12)
- James 1:13-15
- God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt any man with evil. (James 1:13)
- People do tempt, i.e., test God. (Luke 20:23; Acts 5:9; Acts 15:10)
- God does tempt, i.e., test people. (Genesis 22:1)
- But it is the devil, through lust, that tempts people with evil. (James 1:14-15)
- James 1:17-18
- Every good and every perfect gift is from God. (James 1:17)
- The greatest gift is to be begotten by God and be His. (James 1:18)
- James 1:19-27
- Self-control (James 1:19)
- Purity (James 1:21)
- Reception of truth (James 1:21)
- Meekness (James 1:21)
- Obedience (James 1:22-24)
- Steadfastness (James 1:25)
- Control tongue (James 1:26)
- Compassion and care for the needy (James 1:27)




