This is a challenging book to be sure. It is very convicting and if it does not make you squirm a bit I would wonder about the condition of your soul.
The study is lead by Steve Budd. He is one of the adult ministry leaders at South Suburban Evangelical Free Church, In Apple Valley MN.
- Introduction
- 1: Faith Tested by Perseverance Through Trials (1:1-12)
- 2: Faith Tested by Blame in Temptation (1:13-18)
- 3: Faith Tested by Response to the Word (1:19-27)
- 4: Faith Tested by Reaction to Partiality (2:1-13)
- 5: Faith Seen by What You Do (2: 14-26)
- 6: Faith Seen by Production of Self Control (3: 1-18)
- 7: Faith Tested by Reaction to Selfish Strife (4:1-12)
- 8: Faith Tested by Responding to the Will of God (4:13-17)
- 9: Faith Tested by Reaction to injustice (5:1-11)
- 10: Faith Tested by Reaction to Self-Serving Oaths (5:12)
- 11: Faith Tested by Resorting to Prayer (5:13-18)
- 12: Faith Tested By Restoration (5:19-20)n
Thank you Steve.
Keep up the good work
you guys are retarded...
Posted by: kilian | May 06, 2005 at 01:30 PM
K Murphy,
Actually I am a software engineer making 6 figures a year and running several companies, with a degree in mathematics and meteorology and concentration in computer science, music, theology and philosophy. I am a leader in my community and Church. I would hardly say that I am retarted.
I see by your email address that you are from our fine public schools and you certainly argue your point well.
Why dont we stay to the issues?
Thanks for your comments
Wayne M
Posted by: Wayne M | May 06, 2005 at 01:43 PM
is the early church mentioned in the book of james?
Posted by: goerge | November 22, 2006 at 07:24 PM
excellent presentation. easy to understand. May God continue to bless you.
Adenike
Posted by: Adenike Elliott | September 28, 2007 at 11:30 AM
I have comments on why you say the book of james is challenging? then i want to ask you one question that is what is unique about the book of james?
Posted by: Meseret Dawit | June 17, 2008 at 05:22 AM
Steve - Thanks for your work on the study of James. I just used it in a womens study at our church. You provided much insight & provided my teaching material. Thanks again for your obedience
Posted by: SUE GERACE | December 03, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Do you know where to find the passage that deals with people who are in leadership positions who have sinned that they should leave the leadership position? Thanks
Posted by: Sue | December 21, 2008 at 07:42 PM
Hahaha Sue, that's ridiculous. Everyone sins, even people in leadership positions. I think it would be just about impossible to be perfect, to not think one evil thought against another person. Please read more carefully.
Posted by: joel | February 24, 2009 at 05:31 PM
But Joel,
Just about "impossible to be perfect" that falls a bit short also...
I assure you, it is impossible to be perfect except for the one God/Man, Jesus...
But, there is a process called sanctification that we experience by allowing the Holy Spirit to do His work in us. To be transformed more into the image of Christ...
I highly encourage you do to a study on sanctification... It would be highly worth your while. ;-D
Posted by: Sarah S | February 26, 2009 at 07:37 AM
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Posted by: Nexpider | July 11, 2009 at 02:07 AM
The author identifies himself as "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ", traditionally understood as James, son of Alphaeus. Really a nice book and the article to also.
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The only thing that you need in this world to get through everything, is faith...
It's all about the faith, the family and your friends!!!!!!
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Posted by: Rachel Issitt | October 13, 2010 at 03:55 PM
Thank you Rachel.
Posted by: Wayne M | October 18, 2010 at 05:49 PM