Book Of James Chapter 1 Analysis

The book of James it’s more than likely written by James the half-brother of Jesus, due to the time period that is believed the book of James was written. It is believed that book of James was written in the early 60’s A.D., which would make this James the half-brother Jesus, rather than the brother of John (sons of Zebedee). “Since the Brother of John was martyred very early, around 44 A.D. (Act 12:2), he is ruled.” At first, James, known as “The Just”, was a skeptic of Jesus, but he later became the leading pastor or overseer, the Jerusalem church. Being a stick Jew, he supported Paul’s work to the gentiles, but James focused more of his work on the Jews. It seems that the intended audience of James, is to the 12 tribes that were scattered …show more content…
Another theme is on wisdom in which you will find in chapter 1 and a larger passage is found in chapter 3:13-18. James also addresses the issue of your tongue in James 1:19-27, how one must learn to control their temper, be a good listener and refrain from filthy speech. And again in chapter 3:1-12 another large portion of scripture is used to address the power of the tongue. It brings with it life and death, blessing and cursing. I like how Bob Conway; a retired pastor breaks down James. He states that based on the key verse James 1:19, you can break the Book of James down as follows. Be swift to hear, James 1-2. Be slow to speak, James 3. Be slow to wrath, James 4-5. Another theme I found to be a larger theme in James was submission. Nearly the entire fourth chapter of James reflects ways of submitting. Turning away from the ways of the world, and submitting oneself completely to God in all things. To not slander a brother or make plans for tomorrow, but to submit your ways unto the Lord. James 5:7-12 refers to the theme or topic of patience. James 1 refers to the patience of trials and suffering, counting it all joy. There are many other themes within the book of James as