Introduction to James

Discipleship is an essential component of the Christian experience, and yet, these young, immature Christians James addresses, were swept away from the Jerusalem church at the hands of savage persecutors before they had this vital opportunity to be thoroughly discipled in the “gratitude” side of the Christian life. James, the half-brother of Jesus, writes this letter of practical instruction in order to teach and exhort these young believers about how to live for the glory of Christ in this fallen world.