An Overview of the Book of James
Faith is Demonstrated by:
Our Words and Deeds

Our works demonstrate our faith (2:16-17,24)
It is manifest in our speech (1:26; 3:,9-10)
This is a reflection of our heart (3:11-12)

Our Approach to God’s Word

God uses His word to call us and to save us (1:18)
Receive it eagerly and humbly (1:19-21)
Be more than hearers, [...]

Text: John 21:15-19
Forget Past Mistakes – Peter made his share of mistakes, but he could not let them hinder his service to Christ in the future
Feed the Flock – teach & lead others in the way of Christ
Endure Persecution – Peter would eventually suffer death for his faith, he needed to be willing to face [...]

Text: John 11
Nature of Miracles

True miracles cannot be faked, attributed to coincidence, or be just an unlikely event
True miracles are undeniable – Even Jesus’ enemies acknowledged the legitimacy of His miracle (v. 47-48)
Miracles were performed to produce faith (v. 45; John 20:30-31)

God Allows Human Suffering

Jesus knew Lazarus was sick (v. 3-4), allowed him to remain [...]

Text: Luke 17:32
The Value of OT Examples – Romans 15:4
The Story of Lot’s Wife – Genesis 13:12; 18:20-21; 19:15-17, 24-26)
Why Was She Punished? Disobedience (Genesis 19:17)
Possible Motives that We Must Guard Ourselves From:

Being too close to the people of the world (James 4:4)
Being too attached to the riches of this world (1 Timothy 6:10)
Being too [...]

Text: 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:16
Letters of Commendation – 2 Corinthians 3:1-3
Adequate in God – 2 Corinthians 3:4-6
Renounce the Hidden Things of Shame – 2 Corinthians 4:1-2
Treasures in Earthen Vessels – 2 Corinthians 4:7
We Do Not Lose Heart – 2 Corinthians 4:16

Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25
His example shows us how we should be.
An Example of Suffering – 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 4:12-16
An Example of Sinlessness – John 8:11; 1 John 2:1
An Example of Reliance upon God – Luke 22:42-43; Proverbs 3:5
An Example of Sacrifice – John 10:17-18; Romans 12:1; 1 John 3:16