James 1: So Who Am I?

I just decided to follow Jesus. So who am I?

Studious

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1:19–20

Again James identified with his audience, My dear brothers, and then made it clear that what was to follow was of great importance: take note of this, or “know this” (iste). A threefold injunction follows: let everyone … be quick to

Sanctify

Confess your sins

Again James identified with his audience, My dear brothers, and then made it clear that what was to follow was of great importance: take note of this, or “know this” (iste). A threefold injunction follows: let everyone … be quick to

Blue, J. Ronald. “James.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 823. Print.

Weak point, speak louder

Blue, J. Ronald. “James.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 823. Print.

Tell Story about Brad

Quote from Piper Again James identified with his audience, My dear brothers, and then made it clear that what was to follow was of great importance: take note of this, or “know this” (iste). A threefold injunction follows: let everyone … be quick to

2 Timothy 3:16 NET

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Blue, J. Ronald. “James.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 823. Print.

Submissive

Apply the Word

I just decided to follow Jesus. So who am I?

Wrestling: I decided to wrestle, made me a wrestler. But I couldn’t wrestle. Who was I?

There were a group of Jews who lived in Jerusalem—argument—law vs. grace? What do I do? Who am I?

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Today: Alcoholic? (Am I still an alcoholic!) Mennonite? Divorded? Married?

Today: Alcoholic? (Am I still an alcoholic!) Mennonite? Divorded? Married?

Forget what you know about James

“Faith w/o works is dead!” Go do! “All the good you can...”

Reformation: “An epistle of straw” —Luther

The sense “to be” shows up 31 times, “to become” 8 times VERSUS “to do” 10 times

The focus is on who you are/becoming which pours out into your actions.

BE then DO.

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James Moving Forward