James Overview


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James - An Overview 1. Background
 2. Structure
 3. Themes
 4. 1:22 Steps

James - Background •

Author - James (half brother of Jesus)




Audience: Dispersed Jewish Christians




Date: Pre-A.D. 50




Occasion: Persecution, Poverty and Practice

James - Structure •

No Consensus Outline




Old Testament Allusions/Parallels




New Testament Allusions/Interactions




Thread of Faith

James - Themes •

Practical/Natural Topics




Faith in Action




Marks of Maturity




Distinctive Living

James - 1:22 Steps •

Pray




Read




Think




Prepare