Introduction to James

I. Persecution of Christ's Church (Acts 12)

A. Execution of James, 12:1-4
B. Escape of Peter, 12:5-19
C. Evil Exaltation of Herod, 12:20-25

II. Preliminary Info on the Epistle of James

• James, the younger half-brother of Jesus, Matt 13:55
• James is a pillar in the church of Jerusalem, Acts 12:17; 15:13-21; Gal 2:9
• James written & circulated approx. 40-46 AD
• James written to saved Jews, ch. 1:1

III. Proverbs of the New Testament

A. Wisdom from God, ch. 1

• 1. our way, vv5-8
     B. Works as Evidence of Saving Faith, ch. 2
• 1. our walk, vv14-26
     C. Words as a Sign of Christian Maturity, ch. 3
• 1. our talk, vv2-12
     D. War as the Real Struggle in Mortal Flesh, ch. 4
• 1. our fight, vv1-4
     E. Waiting for the Lord by Waiting upon the Lord, ch. 5
• 1. our worship, vv7-8