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1 Adult Bible Study Guide Oct Nov Dec 2014 Adult Bible Study Guide Oct Nov Dec 2014 powerpoint presentation designed by claro ruiz vicente http://clarovicente.weebly.com

2 Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide An Appeal Dear User…. This PowerPoint Show is freely shared to all who may find it beneficial. While intended primarily for personal use, some find it useful for teaching the lesson in church. There are those, however, who add illustrations, change background, change fonts, etc. While their intention may be good, this is not right. Slide #2 says “designed by claro ruiz vicente.” For honest Christians, it is not necessary for another’s creation to be copyrighted in order to be respected. P LEASE U SE A S I S.

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4 The Book of James An “Epistle of Straw”? T he epistle of James has been one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible. Luther denied the epistle’s inspired authorship, mainly on the mistaken claim that it taught justification by works. He called it “really an epistle of straw” because “it had nothing of the nature of the gospel about it.”

5 The Book of James An “Epistle of Straw”? Melanchthon, Luther’s closest associate, believed that the writings of Paul and James were not in conflict. James had a first hand knowledge of Jesus. His epistle may very well be the earliest Christian writing in existence and, of all the epistles, reflects most closely the teachings of Jesus that we find in the Gospels.

6 The Book of James An “Epistle of Straw”? James is unique in other ways, too, thereby opening a window for us into some of the struggles that the earliest Christian congregations faced. With envy, jealousy, and worldliness creeping into the fold, there seems to have been societal and cultural pressures that pitted wealthier Christians against the poor ones.

7 The Book of James An “Epistle of Straw”? We also see the great controversy being played out as James attacks counterfeit wisdom and faith. The epistle of James exudes confidence in the return of Jesus; it also provides crucial perspectives on the law, the judgment, and the Second Coming.

8 The Book of James Our Goal O ur journey this quarter spans the entire Christian era, as it includes some of the earliest preaching, as well as special insights for these last days. Let us not miss these insights.

9 The Book of James Contents 1 James, the Lord’s Brother 2 The Perfection of Our Faith 3 Enduring Temptation 4 Being and Doing 5 Love and the Law 6 Faith That Works 7 Taming the Tongue 8 The Humanity of Heavenly Wisdom 9 One Lawgiver and Judge 10 Weep and Howl! 11 Getting Ready for the Harvest 12 Prayer, Healing and Restoration 13 The Everlasting Gospel

10 The Book of James Lesson 1, Oct 4 The Book of James Lesson 1, Oct 4 James, the Lord’s Brother

11 Key Text John 15:14 NKJV “ ‘ Y ou are My friends if you do whatever I command you.’ ”

12 James, the Lord’s Brother Initial Words T he letter of James gives us one of the earliest glimpses of Jewish Christianity before it disappeared in the fog of Jewish-Christian controversies and before the marginalization of the Jews by the predominantly Gentile churches of the second and third century and beyond.

13 James, the Lord’s Brother Quick Look 1. James, the Brother of Jesus (Mark 6:3) 2. James, the Believer (Acts 15:13, 17) 3. James and His Belief (James 5:15)

14 James, the Lord’s Brother 1. James, the Brother of Jesus Mark 6:3 NKJV “ ‘ I s this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are they not His sisters here with us?’ So they were offended at Him.”

15 1. James the Brother of Jesus An Older Brother F our people in the New Testament are named James. Of these four, only the brother of Jesus lived long enough and was prominent enough in the church to have penned such a letter. Thus, we believe that it was James, the brother of Jesus, who authored this New Testament book.

16 His letter is among the best examples of literary Greek in the New Testament. Its rich vocabulary, rhetorical flair, and command of the Old Testament are surpassed only by Hebrews. 1. James the Brother of Jesus An Older Brother

17 Because his name appears first in the list of Jesus’ brothers, James was probably the oldest son. However, the fact that Jesus entrusted the care of His mother to John, the beloved disciple (John 19:26, 27), suggests that His brothers were not Mary’s own children but the sons of Joseph by a previous marriage. 1. James the Brother of Jesus An Older Brother

18 James, the Lord’s Brother 2. James, the Believer Acts 15:13, 17 NKJV “ J ames answered saying,...‘Simon has declared how God at first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name.... “So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does all these things.” ’ ”

19 2. James, the Believer An Influential Leader J ames quickly became a leading figure in the Jerusalem church. After his rescue from prison by the angel ( A. D. 44), Peter wanted James to know what had happened to him (Acts 12:17). Five years later, James presided at, and announced the decision of, the Jerusalem Council.

20 2. James, the Believer An Influencial Leader Paul mentions him first, before Peter and John, in his listing of the “pillars” in Jerusalem (Gal. 2:9). Several years after this event (a.d. 58), when Paul brought the collection for the poor in Jerusalem from the various churches, the delegates from each church in turn laid the offerings at the feet of James (see Sketches From the Life of Paul, pp. 208, 209).

21 2. James, the Believer James and Jesus James had the opportunity to observe Jesus when He was a child, a youth, and an adult. Then, at some point, James believed in Jesus as the Messiah. And yet, James calls himself not a brother but a “bondservant” (James 1:1, NKJV) of Jesus.

22 2. James, the Believer James and Jesus From a close comparison of James with the Gospels, it appears that this letter is not dependent on any of them. Rather, James writes from an intimate and personal acquaintance with the teachings of Jesus, who always inspired His listeners to faith and challenged them to exercise it.

23 James, the Lord’s Brother 3. James and His Belief James 5:15 NKJV “ A nd the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”

24 3. James and His Belief Believing and Faith J ames refers to believing and faith 19 times in this short letter, more than his references to works and justification combined! James was not only writing to believers but that he expects them to have a certain quality of faith. The act of believing, in itself, is of little avail; true faith will be revealed in the life and character of the believer.

25 3. James and His Belief “The Twelve Tribes” At first, the gospel work was focused in Jerusalem (Luke 24:47); but, as a result of persecution, these believers were scattered, the gospel was planted throughout the cities and surrounding regions of the Roman Empire. The gospel spread to the Gentiles quite early, so, “the twelve tribes” probably refers to Christians as a whole.

26 James, the Lord’s Brother Final Words T he letter of James is essentially a handbook on practical Christian living. That is, besides it being a book on theology, it also tells us how to live out the Christian life.


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