People who teach the bible need to have a healthy fear of god because they will stand before god not just to give an account of the things that they have done, but also for the things that they have taught, and how it has affected other peoples lives. James addresses his book, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad. Read james 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. There are several men named james mentioned in the new testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called james the just, the halfbrother of jesus matthew. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading james. Perseverance, wisdom, and spiritual growth james 1. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The other leader was james the brother of the lord jesus. In this first chapter of the biblical text we have found the thrust of james s entire letter. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Martin luther knew and taught exactly what the book of james teaches. James 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus. James, like all of the general epistles except hebrews, is named after its author verse 1. James 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
After jesus came back from the dead, he met his brother james 1 corinthians 15. Study the bible online using commentary on james 1 and more. Moo, in his commentary on james, writes about the background of the epistle. James 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Verse 1 we have here the inscription of this epistle, which consists of three principal parts. The epistle of james has had a controversial history. Read james 1 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Those who are disposed to look into these may consult the first book of irenaeus against heresies.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. James, a servant of jesus christ whose name the apostle mentions but once more in the whole epistle, namely, james 2. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. James 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away james 1.
Moos commentary is widely regarded as the best treatment of james and is universally recommended by the commentators on the commentaries. The outcome depends on how the tempted person reacts. Along with 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude, it belongs to that category of new testament epistles called general or catholic in the sense of universal see catholic epistles. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
He revealed that the christian life is about cultivating a. He exhorts both classes to rejoice, the first because god has raised them to a high estate, the second because they will soon perish like flowers in a field vv. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. According to the teaching of some in the present day, the apostle should have said, to the two tribes, and the ten that are lost, but he does not say so, nor does scripture say so. You may recognize his name from the recommendations for romans where his name also appears. James 1 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. James, a servant of god, and of the lord jesus christ.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He became the respected leader of the jerusalem church cf. You will also find options for commentaries on james that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. In another place he wrote of the book of james, i think highly of the epistle of james, and regard it as valuable it does not expound human doctrines, but lays much emphasis on gods law. Let corrupt men run into what notions they will, the truth. We all of us value those golden words, when thou walkest through the fire thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee but few if any of us have read them with the delight of the martyr bilney, to whom this passage was a stay, while he. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Though he was a primeminister in christs kingdom, yet he styles himself only a servant. James has advice for two special classes of believers. If you can only have one commentary on james, this is the one to have. Commentary on the book of james by matthew henry new. To meet the danger, he says that, so far is it from being true that god is the source of evil, he is in fact the author of all that is good.
We never prize the precious words of promise till we are placed in conditions in which their suitability and sweetness are manifested. If we dont know how to resist these temptations, james invites us to ask for the wisdom we need to do so james 1. A major theme of the book of james is that god cares deeply about our faith in him. James 1 pastor brent freeman november 4, 2014 more info. In verses 2 through 4, james laid the foundation for the rest of his letter. The not bridling the tongue, readiness to speak of the faults of others, or to lessen their wisdom and piety, are signs of a vain religion. The author is identified only as james, and there are four men so named in the new testament. You can find the best commentary on james for you using the tools on the right side. That ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.
Study james 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. He was known by both jews and christians in jerusalem as james the just. Some of the sources of this danger have been already alluded to. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Anyone who enters into the ministry lightly probably shouldnt be in the ministry. James, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. He became a leader in the church in jerusalem until he died in about ad 62. The epistle was probably written before the gentile congregations became common. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. James 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. James, a servant of godfor an account of this person, or rather for the conjectures concerning him, see the preface. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. James chapter 1 barnes notes on the new testament on.
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