The concerns that james expresses here cohere closely with his interests in the rest of the epistle. Zebedee the father of the disciples james and john. James 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of james speaks to the realities of a living faith in jesusthe kind of rollupyoursleeves and getyourhandsdirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen lord. James bible study constructing a godly life james 3. Whoever can control the tongue can bridle the whole body james 3. The tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity. Both the book of proverbs and our lord jesus spoke with searching clarity.
Study the bible online using commentary on james 1 and more. The book of james, chapter 3 free bible commentary. So here, as a spiritual physician, james engages in a rigorous tongue analysis. Life application bible commentary includes bibliographical references and index. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on james 3 and more. Maybe james is writing to those who had gone away because of these troubles. Background of the book the epistle of james is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude. James writes to believers who know suffering, whove faced trials, and who. B375 1992 2279107dc20 9217490 printed in the united states of america 14 12 11 10 09 20. Our focus in this study is the teaching of james 3. Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Lets read these word pictures in the context of this book of the bible. Yet james writes that wisdom and understanding are to be shown by ones conduct, done in meekness. James the half brother of jesus is the likely author of the book of james. James the son of alphaeus, another of the twelve disciples matthew 10. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks matthew 12. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
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. Afflictions cannot make us miserable, if it be not our own fault. God holds us all accountable for what we have learned as well as how we instruct others. Yet the evidence unquestionably favors one candidate.
The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament. Brent kercheville july 4, 2010 click here to listen to this lesson. New international greek testament commentary on james eerdmans, p. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The person who can do this is master of the whole body note that some scholars take body here to refer to the church. If bad fruit and bitter water continue to come forth, it means that there is no contradiction. 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. Get ready to explore the meaning of this phrase as we continue our bible study and learn about word pictures.
James seems to be moving in a very different direction after his. He has several times noted the vacuity of professions of faith divorced from faithful action 1. In this passage in james 3, lets find out the true meaning of taming the. Here he employs some of the fiercest language in the book. 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 of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude.
Leading a bible study of james if you plan to lead a group in studying james, i recommend you look over the handout and scripture verses, and allow yourself some time to delve into the leaders guide. Perhaps some sought to be teachers so as to appear wise. The next few messages from james are about choosing the right path and. To c the twelve tribes in d the dispersion greetings testing of your faith. Verse by verse exegetical and inductive indepth bible study in james james 1. James rosscup comments on the commentary by james ropes in this liberal technical work, ropes decides that the author was not james the lords brother but a teacher in palestine between a. A free bible commentary on the letter of james in easy english. James is steeped in the old testament, and it especially the book of proverbs has.
James begins with a piece of general advice that leads to his main discussion of the use of the tongue. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. James faith for living proverbs of the new testament. The epistle of james has had a controversial history. My goal is to do an accurate exegesis of the epistle, but also to relate it to our christian living.
The demonstration of a living faith in controlling what we say. James, brother of john and son of zebedee, the first apostle martyred, also known as james the less matthew 10. James is a book about the application of our faith and the importance to learn and grow in christ. Apparently the churches to which james was writing had too many men who were selfappointed teachers. Earlier james wrote that those who are practicing true, pure, and undefiled religion before god bridle the tongue 1.
Chuck missler provides a versebyverse expositional teaching of james 3. Today im posting a bible study to go with that post. James 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus. Study guide for james 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the letter of james. James has drunk deep into old testament teaching as to the solemn worth of speech, and into christs declaration that by their words men will be justified or condemned. James, like all of the general epistles except hebrews, is named after its author verse 1.
To tame the tongue, we must recognize that we will be held accountable for what we say 3. The affairs of mankind are thrown into confusion by the tongues of. James then provides a series of illustrations to demonstrate the power and danger of the tongue, and how we can easily be inconsistent in our use of it 1 12. What comes out of our mouths is usually an accurate index of the health of our hearts. James 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. James 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In the jewish synagogues, rabbis were highly respected and the office was often one that parents coveted for their sons. James points to the ultimate impossibility of such a contradiction. Read james 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
James 3 not many of you should become teachers, my. My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. Moo, in his commentary on james, writes about the background of the epistle. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith.
The author is identified only as james, and there are four men so named in the new testament. In this weeks epistle lesson, james stakes out a position quite at odds with contemporary enthusiasm for spontaneous. James, a servant of god on the meaning of the word servant in this connection, see the note at romans 1. Bible study resource center beitlechem ministries 564 schaeffer dr. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life. Modern exegetes who limit faith in the book of james to the mere belief in god are absolutely wrong. Verses 1 12 the foregoing chapter shows how unprofitable and dead faith is without works. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james. Consistently with his previous arguments, james insists that the ideal of discipleship extends even to selfcontrol with regard to casual speech. Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues v.
James 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. James 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Cautions against proud behaviour, and the mischief of an unruly tongue. It is remarkable that james does not call himself an apostle. The apostle here reproves ambition, and an arrogant magisterial tongue. For that is the purpose of our trials, that we should be made to love him more, and love him better.
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