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James 1

God’s will is so good, pleasing, and perfect, that if we could change anything in our life, we would only make things worse. James Boice
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James 1 - The Truth about Trials

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article is a Bible study on James 1. It looks at how Christians should deal with trials in their lives.

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James 1:18 and the Offering of First-Fruits

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  • F. H. Palmer

This article reflects on the interpretation of James 1:18, and the first-fruits offering.

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James 1:26-27 – Pure and Undefiled Religion

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  • James D. Slopsema

How do you know if you have a genuine fear of God? How can you tell that your religion is real? The way you use your tongue, treat the needy, and relate to the world says it all. This is what James 1:26-27 says, and the author unfolds this instruction.

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James 1:19-27 – Doers of God's Word

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  • H. D. van Herksen

This article contains an exposition of James 1:19-27, as well as some discussion questions on the material.

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James 1:2-18 – Temptations / Trials

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  • H. D. van Herksen

This article contains an exposition of James 1:2-18, as well as some discussion questions on the material.

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James 1:1 – Introduction

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  • H. D. van Herksen

This article contains background information on the epistle of James, as well as an exposition of James 1:1. It also includes some discussion questions on the material.

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James 1:26-27 – Called to the True Religion

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:26-27.

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James 1:22-25 – Hearers and Doers of the Word

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:22-25.

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James 1:19-21 – The Danger of Anger

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:19-21.

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James 1:16-18 – Praise God for His Grace

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:16-18.

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James 1:13-15 – Taking Personal Responsibility

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:13-15.

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James 1:9-12 – Keeping the Faith

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:9-12.

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James 1:5-8 – Asking for Wisdom from God

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:5-8.

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James 1:2-4 – Trials Are Required

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:2-4.

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James 1:1 – James’ Address to the Churches

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of James 1:1.

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James 1 – Baptismal Imagery

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article considers the possibility of baptismal imagery in James 1:21.

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Satisfaction at the Cost of Obedience

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  • Tim Challies

What does it mean to be tempted? A temptation is anything that promises satisfaction at the cost of obedience. This article illustrates how it works, from James 1:14-15.

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The Ethical Implications of Holiness in James

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  • Michael D. Fiorello

This article argues that the letter of James speaks of favouritism within the community of faith as a violation of the holy name of God. James 2:8 is a direct quote from Leviticus 19:18. Fiorello's thesis is that the whole of James 1:27-James 2:13 is tied to Leviticus 19 in a number of ways.

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James 1:22 – Doers of the Word

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  • Al Baker

This article is an exposition of James 1:22.

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James 1:17 – The Immutability of God

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  • Al Baker

This article considers the teaching in James 1:17 that God is immutable.

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James 1:13 – Are You Really Responsible?

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  • Al Baker

This article considers James 1:13 and our personal responsibility for our sin.

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James 1:9 – The Joy of Poverty

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  • Al Baker

This article considers what James 1:9 means when it speaks of boasting in humble, poor circumstances.

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James 1:1 – Slaves of Christ

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  • Al Baker

This article considers James 1:1, including what it means to be a slave of Christ.

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James 1:4 – Perfection

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  • Al Baker

This article considers what it means for the believer to pursue perfection, along the lines of James 1:4.

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James – Wisdom for Life's Tests (James 1:1-27)

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  • Peter H. Davids

Chapter 1 presents an exegesis of James 1:1-27. This chapter is wisdom for the Christian life in trials and suffering.

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"With No Doubting"?

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  • Edward T. Welch

James 1:5–7 speaks about obtaining wisdom, yet it seems to make this impossible. What exactly does James mean when he speaks of "wholeheartedness"? What is our recourse if we struggle with being double-minded? Read the article for a biblical counsellor's perspective on the matter.

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"Quick to Listen" to Whom?

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  • Edward T. Welch

So often, the letter of James is interpreted on a purely horizontal level. But the author's interpretation of a passage like James 1:19 shows that James is concerned with more than strictly person-to-person relationships. To what exactly should we be quick to listen?

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James – Count It All Joy (James 1:1-4)

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  • R. Kent Hughes

In this chapter Hughes comments on James 1:1-4. He focuses on the faith of believers being tested.

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"Lead Us Not into Temptation"

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  • John V. Dahms

Does God lead man into temptation? How can a passage like James 1:2 encourage believers to rejoice in trials? How should the sixth petition of the Lord's Prayer be understood? The author wants to give clarity on these matters by proposing a better understanding of the Greek word "peirasmos" used in James 1:14.

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Bringing the Double Mind to Singleness of Faith

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  • J. I. Packer

How do you cure double mindedness? From James 1:2-8 the author shows that double-mindedness can only be cured by learning to trust God.

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Unquenchable Joy

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  • John P. Sartelle

What should a believer's reaction to suffering look like? This article discusses James' exhortation in James 1:2 which encourages Christians to rejoice in trials. This joy acts as a testimony to the world of the presence of the Lord Jesus in the believer's life. To withdraw and dwell in self-pity is to sin against God, who has blessed us with many things in this life and the next.

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James 1:26-27 - Pure and Undefiled Religion

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  • James D. Slopsema

How do you know if you have a genuine fear of God? How can you tell that your religion is real? Looking at James 1:26,27, the author of this article shows that our actions - how we use our tongue, how we treat the needy, and how we relate to the world - display our faith.

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James 1:18-22 – Helps in Hearing

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  • Todd Nibert

Working from James 1:18-22, this article gives six suggestions around listening to God's Word.

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Count it All Joy (Part 1)

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  • Edgar Andrews

This article on James 1:1-2 discusses how Christians can count trials and suffering as joy. This can happen when Christians see that trials come from God, and serve to purify faith.

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Count it All Joy (Part 2)

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  • Edgar Andrews

This article on James 1:1-2 discusses how Christians can count trials and suffering as joy. This can happen when Christians see suffering as making them partakers in Christ's suffering, and as revealing the power of Christ.

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James 1:27 - Caring for Orphans and Widows

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  • Keith McFarland

James 1:27 shows that Christians have an obligation to care for orphans and widows. The Christian faith and our Christian regeneration requires this, since we used to be orphans but are now children of the Father.

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James 1:2-3 - Count it All Joy

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  • Edgar Andrews

This article on James 1:2-3 shows that Christian can rejoice when facing trials and suffering because God sends these to purify their faith.

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The Manliness of Adoption: Testosterone and Pure Religion

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  • David E. Prince

Looking at James 1:27, this article shows how physical adoption is a reflection of God's work of spiritual adoption in the lives of His people. The author discusses how  men should take the lead in this ministry.

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James 1:24 – Mirror, Mirror

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  • Klaas Stam

This article on James 1:24 is about the Word of God and our self-examination, and the Word of God and faith.

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Don't Be a Crayfish!

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  • George P. van Popta

This article considers the potential of being dragged away by our sinful desires and where that leads, according to James 1:14.

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James 1:19 - Godly Communication

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  • John D. Louwerse

This article on James 1:19 is about good communication. The importance of listening and the way we should speak is discussed in this article.

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James 1:27 - Worship: Pure and Undefiled

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article on James 1:27 is about social concern and holiness.

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Does it Pay to Visit Vermin?

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  • John Piper

Pure religion in God's sight is to care for orphans in their distress (James 1:27).

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