The Epistle of James

Study the background, structure and content of the epistle of James and explore the book's wisdom and practical instruction for the original audience and today.

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About this Lesson Series

Instructor: Multiple Instructors-JAM
Discipline: New Testament
Course Group: General Epistles
Download: Course Materials, Academic Packets

The Epistle of James is an intensely practical book for readers in every age. James' original audience had professed faith in Christ, but many were not living lives that reflected their beliefs. To address this disparity, James dealt with real-world issues that still speak to us today. This series looks at the background, structure and content of the book of James and explores the wisdom and practical instruction in James that remain relevant for modern readers.

Series Goals:

  • Introduce the background, structure and content of the book of James.
  • Orient viewers to the theme of wisdom in the book of James and its relationship to practical living.
  • Lesson​Forum
    1

    The Epistle of James: Introduction to James

    Introduces the epistle of James as the New Testament book of wisdom, and examines the author, audience, occasion of writing, and the letter's structure and content.

  • Lesson​Forum
    2

    The Epistle of James: Two Paths of Wisdom

    Explores both reflective and practical wisdom found in the book of James and discusses what this meant for the original audience and what it means for Christians today.

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New Testament

Old Testament

Theology

Practical Theology

Church History