Published: 02 July 2009 Written by Bob Stone
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Horizontal Chart of James
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Key Section: 2-14-20, "Faith…if it is not accompanied by action, is dead…"
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| 1:1 | 1:2-18 | 1:19-4:12 | 4:13-17 | 5:1-6 | 5:7-12 | 5:13-20 |
| Salutation | How faith is developed/matured | How faith is to be expressed in words and in action | How faith impacts our present and future | How wealth impacts our present and future | How patience impacts our present and future | How prayer impacts our present ministry |
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Author: James, the half brother of Jesus—Matt. 3:55; John 7:5; Mark 3:21; 1 Cor. 15:7; Gal. 1:19; 2:9; Acts 15; 21:18-25 Background: The difficult circumstances of the scattered saints of that day caused many to drift spiritually. This led to unwise and unbridled speech, strife, unproductive faith, etc. Destination: Christians "dispersed abroad"—James 1:1 Era: Between AD 45 and 50. James is the earliest of the New Testament books. |
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