James

Occasion: 
     As a leader in the early church James saw that persecution had dispersed the believers in Jesus Christ.
     James writes this letter to help provide practical spiritual guidance to these believers.

Purpose: Guidance in how to live a spiritually mature life of faith

Theme: How Faith Behaves
     Faith is displayed in stability, service, speech, submission , sharing
     Faith is displayed through...
          Belief that is Stable
          Relationships that Serve
          Speech that is Peaceful
          Thought that is Submissive
​          Priorities that Seek to Share

James Series