James 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. James, a servant of god, and of the lord jesus christ. Commentary on the book of james by matthew henry new. The author is identified only as james, and there are four men so named in the new testament. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. James 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. He became the respected leader of the jerusalem church cf.
In this first chapter of the biblical text we have found the thrust of james s entire letter. Some of the sources of this danger have been already alluded to. James 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Biblical commentary deeper life book 2 kindle edition by meyer, joyce. James, a servant of godfor an account of this person, or rather for the conjectures concerning him, see the preface. 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.
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. A major theme of the book of james is that god cares deeply about our faith in him. Thus, it is a forerunner of sin, warning us that the potential for sin is not. Those who are disposed to look into these may consult the first book of irenaeus against heresies. He became a leader in the church in jerusalem until he died in about ad 62. Moos commentary is widely regarded as the best treatment of james and is universally recommended by the commentators on the commentaries. 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. James, a servant of jesus christ whose name the apostle mentions but once more in the whole epistle, namely, james 2. Here in verse 3, james gives the beginning of his answer to why god would ask us to do that. Moo, in his commentary on james, writes about the background of the epistle. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The epistle of james has had a controversial history. The other leader was james the brother of the lord jesus. James 1 pastor brent freeman november 4, 2014 more info.
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. If you can only have one commentary on james, this is the one to have. Martin luther knew and taught exactly what the book of james teaches. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading james. Though he was a primeminister in christs kingdom, yet he styles himself only a servant. After jesus came back from the dead, he met his brother james 1 corinthians 15. James 1 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. James addresses his book, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad. You can find the best commentary on james for you using the tools on the right side. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available.
James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. 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. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Verse 1 we have here the inscription of this epistle, which consists of three principal parts. He revealed that the christian life is about cultivating a. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on james 1 and more.
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. We never prize the precious words of promise till we are placed in conditions in which their suitability and sweetness are manifested. Oesterley thought that for the most part this epistle is a collection of independent sayings. James, like all of the general epistles except hebrews, is named after its author verse 1. You may recognize his name from the recommendations for romans where his name also appears. 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, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. The outcome depends on how the tempted person reacts. Let corrupt men run into what notions they will, the truth. Read james 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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.
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. 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. Anyone who enters into the ministry lightly probably shouldnt be in the ministry. In verses 2 through 4, james laid the foundation for the rest of his letter. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. If we dont know how to resist these temptations, james invites us to ask for the wisdom we need to do so james 1. The character by which our author desires to be known.
James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. F1 but the viewpoint advocated here is that every portion of it fit beautifully and appropriately into the one theme of perfection which ties every word of it into a cohesive whole. That ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. James chapter 1 barnes notes on the new testament on. Read james 1 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. 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. Perseverance, wisdom, and spiritual growth james 1. He was known by both jews and christians in jerusalem as james the just. Best james commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Study james 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. James 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. 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. James has advice for two special classes of believers.