Chad Coley
Series in James/ Faith That Works
A Portrait of James
James 1:1
9 February 2020
James' challenge for his readers is to live out their faith. True faith always demonstrates a love for God, and others.
James was not a disciple in Jesus' time, but believed after (John 7:2; Mark 6:1-6). Proximity to Christ does not guarantee belief. But in James' letter, he regards Christ as very God. James' challenge to us is not to be a Christian in name only, but in deed.
James was a shepherd who cared about his sheep. He called his readers to repentance and a service pure in heart. The book of James is a challenge to live faithful lives that are consistent with the belief we profess.