James Chapter 1: (Lesson - Teaching)

[MatthewG]

Hello you and welcome. You will see just a few verses along with an introduction.

This letter was likely written before the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) in Ad 49. The main reason to prefer this time is that the Gentile-Jewish controversies that caused the Jerusalem Council are not mentioned in the letter. In addition the letter demonstrates a strong Jewish background, but a with a special familiarity with Jesus' teachings. For example, the letter uses synagogue, (2:2), instead of using church (or houses church as in the book of Acts).​

James Chapter 1:

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.​

We see here that James, who is a servant of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ is writing to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;​

We see here that James is encouraging them to stay in the faith, and count it joy when they fall into divers temptations.

The Greek word for joy is 5479: Chara - which means to rejoice because of Grace - joy because of grace- gladness.​

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Diverse temptations here in Greek means : 3986: Peirasmos - a test, calamity​

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One more word is 3985 : Peirazo - temptation - positive sense a testing of their faith, and a negative sense an endurance to overcome when temptation is presented.​

So James is telling believers of the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father to be encouraged when you overcome temptation and rejoice by the grace of God in which you have been saved by God, for we are to count is as joy as our endurance grows.

3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

The Greek word here for trying is 1383: (Dokimion) - a test a trail of what is (genuine) and approvable, by implication, trustworthiness.​

The Greek word here for worketh is 5281: (Katergazomai) develops - effect by labor, achieve, workout, bring about work down to the end-point - committing.​

The Greek work here for patience (perseverance) is 5291: (Hypomonen) - Endurance, steadfast, patiently waiting for, cheerful, constancy.​

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So we can see James here is telling the believers in the faith. Knowing that the trying of your (faith in God's promises - 1402 Faith persuasion) stay committed to your trust in God understanding that the trials you go through, you continue to develop endurance, as you are persevering through temptation and being rejoice towards God through grace by your faith in trusting him.

 

[Nazarene Servant]

Hello you and welcome. You will see just a few verses along with an introduction.

This letter was likely written before the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) in Ad 49. The main reason to prefer this time is that the Gentile-Jewish controversies that caused the Jerusalem Council are not mentioned in the letter. In addition the letter demonstrates a strong Jewish background, but a with a special familiarity with Jesus' teachings. For example, the letter uses synagogue, (2:2), instead of using church (or houses church as in the book of Acts).​

James Chapter 1:

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.​

We see here that James, who is a servant of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ is writing to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;​

We see here that James is encouraging them to stay in the faith, and count it joy when they fall into divers temptations.

The Greek word for joy is 5479: Chara - which means to rejoice because of Grace - joy because of grace- gladness.​

​

Diverse temptations here in Greek means : 3986: Peirasmos - a test, calamity​

​

One more word is 3985 : Peirazo - temptation - positive sense a testing of their faith, and a negative sense an endurance to overcome when temptation is presented.​

So James is telling believers of the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father to be encouraged when you overcome temptation and rejoice by the grace of God in which you have been saved by God, for we are to count is as joy as our endurance grows.

3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

The Greek word here for trying is 1383: (Dokimion) - a test a trail of what is (genuine) and approvable, by implication, trustworthiness.​

The Greek word here for worketh is 5281: (Katergazomai) develops - effect by labor, achieve, workout, bring about work down to the end-point - committing.​

The Greek work here for patience (perseverance) is 5291: (Hypomonen) - Endurance, steadfast, patiently waiting for, cheerful, constancy.​

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So we can see James here is telling the believers in the faith. Knowing that the trying of your (faith in God's promises - 1402 Faith persuasion) stay committed to your trust in God understanding that the trials you go through, you continue to develop endurance, as you are persevering through temptation and being rejoice towards God through grace by your faith in trusting him.

You are really digging in. Don't get discouraged when more
becomes less. Remember that all knowledge and wisdom
begins and ends with Jesus. Stay strong, brother, and thank
you for your post.

 

[MatthewG]

believe got some of the words wrong either way this is a good source of fun to do, NS.

4 But let patience have her perfect work that you may be perfect and entire; wanting nothing.

Greek 2192 - Allow To have, hold, posses
Greek 5281 - Patience (perseverance) - Endurance, patient waiting for, steadfast, cheerful, endurance, constancy - especially - as God enables to remain under - the challenges He allots in life.
Greek 2041 - It's work - Ergon inner desire, carries out, deed, a worker who accomplishes something.
Greek 5046 - Perfect (Mature)- Teleioi - having reached its end, completely, 5056 (telos consummated goal, mature (consummated) going through the necessary stages to reach the end goal - consummating completion - by fulfilling the nessicary process.
Greek 3648 - holokleros (Complete)- from 3650 holos ' whole and 2819 /kleros, a lot cast to better discern Gods preferred will - properly all that is included (appointed) through divine lot.

James is encouraging believers to allow perseverance to have its work (inner desire to be carried out) through faith in the challenges that they were going through in life to stay rejoiceful in the grace that God had given them through their trust in Gods promises. To allow the work which was to be done to have its end goal met which was to be mature, in their faith and trust in God - perfect mature faith - being complete lacking not lacking in any sense in their trust and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and God.

 

[CPerkins]

Several questions helped me to better understand this passage. James is full of meat and IMHO offers more and more each time you come back to it.

Why is it that Faith leads to patience?
What is the link between faith and patience?
What is God's purpose in testing our faith?
In what way are we perfected on this path of faith and patience?
There are many other things I would ask myself as well as I ponder the connections and words.

In these opening verses of James, James takes us into a very deep subject that is worth mining and meditating on.

 

[MatthewG]

Great questions Cperks.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Greek 1487 : Ei (If) - Conditionally - expresses a condition, though of as real, or to denote assumptions - viewed as factual.​

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Greek 3007: leipeta (lacks) - to leave behind, abandon fall short of - left behind - lacking​

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Greek 4678 : Sophia (Wisdom) - Clarity - Wisdom : Root word of sophistication and philosophy : The art of using wisdom - affection for wisdom.​

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Greek 154: aiteo - ask, request, petition​

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Greek 574 : haplos (generously/liberally/freely) - acting with simplicity - sincerely - graciously - bountifully - giving openly without holding nothing back​

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Greek 3679: oneidizontos (upbraideth/finding fault) : To reproach - finding fault - put you to disgrace, mock (curse), casting blame - viewing someone as guilty, create shame​

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Greek 1325: didomi (give) - offer - give - bestow​

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Desired to do at least up to verse 5.

James is telling the believers there if (anyone who makes the choice) - anyone that is lacking (abandoning or falling behind) wisdom (clarity)

to ask (request and make petition) towards God, who gives (with simplicity, sincerely, graciously, bountifully, openly without holding back) to all peoples

- without finding fault ( viewing you as guilty, to put you to shame for asking, to put you in disgrace for asking, to put blame on you for asking ), and by asking God for clarity and wisdom God will freely give you of what you are asking for in understanding by using wisdom that God gives.

(in the next verses it explains to ask without doubting, or wavering in not trusting in God, for you will not receive anything)​

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[Garee]

Several questions helped me to better understand this passage. James is full of meat and IMHO offers more and more each time you come back to it.

Why is it that Faith leads to patience?
What is the link between faith and patience?
What is God's purpose in testing our faith?
In what way are we perfected on this path of faith and patience?
There are many other things I would ask myself as well as I ponder the connections and words.

In these opening verses of James, James takes us into a very deep subject that is worth mining and meditating on.

I would suggest to begin with is that faith is a work or labor of love that works in us. It is not of us if it is of God. We of oursleves have zero power.

2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

In 1 Corithians 13 the first atribute of love working in us is longsufering or patience. If not the second atribute "Love is kind" the next step of that labor of His love working in us . It is him that does work that labor of love in us to both will and empower us . Faith (mankind) coming from us towards him is dead . Ultimately only God can perform all the attributes of love perfectly .

He tests it ( His work of faith) by helping us not go above it as it is written . In that way any new prohecy after the possibilty of Revela tion 22 was sealed with seven seals Those who say thus sayeth the lord he is in the desert or I had a dream we are to belive not. The lord commanded us to believe not .We have the whole record of faith as it is writen .It as a labor of his love works in us yoked with Him.

Revelation is still the last chapter of new prohecy .

 

[MatthewG]

Love is a very hard thing, but if we allow God to help it become easier though we face trials by our flesh the spirit is willing and God will help if we trust and go to him. Thank you for your post Gates.

 

[Peace2U]

PROTECTION PRAYER:
Lord forgive us for ever doubting or doing something that doesn’t serve you to the fullest. In this age we live in full of distractions and the enemy tries to twist things around us. Protect me from what the enemy who tries to take away. God you’ve said in Your Word that; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house - proverbs 6:31. I believe that you will restore everything that the enemy took and place a hedge of angels around me for it is a blessing from You. Whatever the damage the enemy has done, Jesus heal my wounds to the fullest. I rebuke the devil in Jesus’ name. Thank you God for the peace in my heart and mind and soul, I praise You. In Jesus’ name I pray amen!