Some question whether origen doubted the authenticity of james, 1 but his. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. If you are studying the bible and really want to get in to it more, i highly recommend any commentary from the niv application commentary series. Except for 1 peter and 1 john the catholic epistles have played more of a part in molding the christian. So these other men seem to have taken the opportunity to provide some. Hes got some important things to tell themmainly that there will be tough times, but that its all good. In this chapter the apostle condemns a sinful regarding of the rich, and despising the poor, which he imputes to partiality and injustice, and shows it to be an acting contrary to god, who has chosen the poor, and whose interest is often persecuted, and his name blasphemed, by the rich. James chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. James directs christians to govern and conduct themselves more especially by the law of christ. The topic of wealth issued from james comparison of mankinds desires yetzers for things and self instead of god cf. James is the first of the catholic or general epistles which gain their name because they lack any specific address.
James 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Top 5 commentaries on the book of james ligonier ministries. That ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. James chapter 1 kjv king james version comment by alex on mat that day of rest now under the new covenant is a yr day not a 24 hr day. Indeed, you would not have found the book of james included among the new testament books at all. It is filled with allusions to and quotations of the teachings of jesus, and it includes more imperatives per word than any other new testament book. Up to that time, you would not have found the book where it is today in any english translation. James, and john were certainly fishermen, but we do not know the occupations of thomas or the other two unnamed disciples. You may recognize his name from the recommendations for romans where his name also appears. Hes a member of jesus inner circle, and hes writing this letter to jewishchristians all throughout the roman empire.
Book of james overview insight for living ministries. Thus, if you look to the law of the old, you stand condemned. Commentary on the book of james james 1 1james, a bondservant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad. Commentaries for james chapter 5 dont be materialistic. The worldview of the preceding paragraph was that god rules over time and requires our obedience to his will in all use of it. James 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying gods word to life today.
James clearly set the initiative on the person in need. James was a common name and there are several men called james in the new testament. The is a glimpse into the background of the book of james and deals with james 1. There are several allusions in the book of james to this interbiblical wisdom book, written about 180 b.
Jun 27, 2014 james is an intensely practical book, filled with exhortations to christians about the way they should live their lives now that they have been given new life in jesus. It is a grave mistake to infer, as some have done, that this epistle emphasizes works rather than faith. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
James urges us to take special concern for those who are vulnerable or marginalized, and we may need to practice noticing who these people are at our places of work. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. If you are studying the bible and really want to get in to it more, i highly recommend any commentary from the. Those who are disposed to look into these may consult the first book of. In the first three chapters he is going to speak of the verification of genuine faith and give us some of the ways god tests faith. Aug 16, 2010 the is a glimpse into the background of the book of james and deals with james 1. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Verses 1927 in this part of the chapter we are required,i. The suffering state of christians in this world is represented, and that in a very instructive manner, if we attend to what is plainly and necessarily implied, together with what is fully expressed. In this chapter, the following requirements for those who would be perfect are advocated. James chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books.
James does not imagine that work is at odds with faith. James free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Though not decisive, there is good evidence for the epistle of james. My goal is to do an accurate exegesis of the epistle, but also to relate it to our christian living. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude. In this paragraph we have the following things to be observed.
James also said that the elders of the church, as they pray, should anoint the sick person with oil in the name of. James 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. James 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. He shows how heavily james relied on jesus teachings, as well as the books cohesion. James 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He shows that the whole law is to be fulfilled, and that mercy should be followed, as well as. I am writing to the twelve tribesjewish believers scattered abroad. J b mayor in dictionary of the bible, edited by j hastings. The book of james, chapter 5 free bible commentary.
This is a great resource for preparing to teach through the book of james each week for my youth group. Moos commentary is widely regarded as the best treatment of james and is universally recommended by the commentators on the commentaries. Letterepistle of james, the book of james commentary. It takes the biblical material and makes it accessible to everyone. He shows how heavily james relied on jesus teachings, as well as the book s cohesion. James 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
James is an intensely practical book, filled with exhortations to christians about the way they should live their lives now that they have been given new life in jesus. James, brother of john and son of zebedee, the first apostle martyred and also known as james the less matthew 10. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. An o verview of the key events and bible people found in james together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of james from the bible. How to apply to god under troubles, and how to behave in prosperous and in adverse circumstances. James james the half brother of jesus is the likely author of the book of james.
If we ask questions of the book of james we can learn a great deal. They accepted this letter, so they must have known him. He was the son of joseph, a construction worker who originally lived in nazareth in galilee. Henrietta mears the book of james is the most practical of all the.
Oesterley thought that for the most part this epistle is a collection of independent sayings. Access the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. The uncertainty of tomorrow was stressed by jesus who said of the grass of the field, it today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven matthew 6. If you can only have one commentary on james, this is the one to have. James 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. It seems like a commentary on the teachings of jesus, incorporating many ideas and. Commentary on the book of james by matthew henry new. The book of james looks a bit like the old testament book of proverbs dressed up in new testament clothes. There are several men named james mentioned in the new testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called james the just, the half.
The first chapters of acts describe the early time of the church which to start with. The book of james is addressed to jewish christians scattered abroad. Verses 212 we now come to consider the matter of this epistle. James 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Refusing to believe that james is merely a proverbsstyle collection of unrelated teachings, dr. The pages of james are filled with direct commands to pursue. Except for 1 peter and 1 john the catholic epistles have played more of a part in molding the christian church than pauls letters. But those sins which bring sufferings, or the weakness and faults men are chargeable with under. Also, james refers to the meeting of the church as synagoguing james 2. Darby, from synopsis of the books of the bible the epistle of james is not addressed to the assembly, and does not take the ground of apostolic authority over the persons to whom it is sent. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
James 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. James, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes which. James the son of alphaeus, another of the twelve disciples matthew 10. Its consistent focus on practical action in the life of faith is reminiscent of the wisdom literature in the old testament, encouraging gods people to act like gods people. He wrote to the jewish christians who had left israel to live in other countries. Chapter 2 is equally clearly devoted to impartial benevolence, as a further. James discussion of the inappropriate emphasis on wealth starts in james 4. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. A mcnab the new bible commentary ivf r v g tasker james the tyndale new. The book makes no mention of any gentile controversy, and thus was probably written before that controversy broke out and the jewish church came to be divided between the faithful and the judaizers. Macarthur has utilized james 2 in the gospel according to the apostles as.
F1 but the viewpoint advocated here is that every portion of it fit beautifully and appropriately into the one theme of perfection which ties every word of it into a cohesive whole. Varner utilizes discourse analysis to show that james the younger brother of jesus did in fact have flow of thought throughout this immensely practical book. James seems to refer here, in the spirit of prophecy, to the destruction that was coming upon the jews, not only in judea, but in all the provinces where they sojourned. James 1 niv bible james, a servant of god and of the. James 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament. Introduction prior to 1539, if one had said, turn with me to the first chapter of the book of james, there would have been a great rustling of pages in the congregation, with many puzzled looks. This paragraph has many terms and forms unique to this context. In this first chapter of the biblical text we have found the thrust of jamess entire letter. Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you. The epistle was probably written before the gentile congregations became common. The hesitancy of people to ask for or to seek prayer from the leadership of the church in such circumstances is a true mystery.
Professor of biblical studies the masters college the letter of james has played an important role in the expository and polemical ministry of john macarthur. He seems here to assume the very air and character of a prophet. When jesus will reign on the earth his yr reign on this earth thats the day of rest that paul is speaking of when his kingdom is gonna be with in us via that good seed the word the seed of the kingdom jesus mentions in mat. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions. James takes the familiar identity of a bondservant in his greeting, evidencing his humility and obedience to his lord jesus christ.
James with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. James is the first of the catholic or general epistles which gain their name because they lack any specific address 2. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 4 the greeting 1. He is always named next after jesus in lists of jesus brothers, so he was presumably considered to be jesus next younger brother.
The book of james, chapter 3 free bible commentary. After the inscription and salutation christians are taught how to conduct themselves when under the cross. The book of james chapter 1, its background youtube. James 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. In this epistle are set forth many precepts appertaining to faith and morals. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body 3 behold, we put bits in the horses mouths, that they may obey us. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter twenty one. As for the book of james, it has amongst the earliest attestations of all the books of the new testament. Study the bible online using commentary on james 1 and more. A commentary on the gospel of john chapter twenty one. Commentary on the book of james relevant bible teaching.
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