Mr James Thomas Lee Jr

A Commentary on the Epistle of James, Chapter One Mr James Thomas Lee Jr

Publisher Marketing: The second edition of this book has been written to clean up some of the poorly worded text in the first edition and to show important Bible verses rather than just refer to them. In looking at the first chapter of the epistle of James, this book considers authorship, the date that the epistle was written, and the basis for its acceptance into the biblical canon. With a strong focus on the Greek language, the goal has been to perform good exegesis on the original text. Among the topics examined are enduring temptation, receiving a crown of life, living one's faith everyday, and recognizing pure and undefiled religion. James taught in verse five that a person can ask God for wisdom to overcome their trials, tribulations, and tempting experiences. He taught in verse twelve that a crown of life awaits those saints who endure their temptations. In verses thirteen through fifteen, he taught that our own lustful nature often gives birth to the sins that ensnare us. He taught in verses eighteen through twenty-three that we are born of God and that His Word has been placed within us by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We will sometimes fail. But if we have received Christ as our personal Savior, then we still always have the constant companionship of the Comforter to guide us. Therefore, as James would say, let us always practice the wise teachings of Scriptures and hold fast to our Faith in Christ, our risen Savior. In verse twenty-seven, he concluded chapter one by encouraging the beloved brethren to have a watchful eye towards helping those around them in need and by doing their best to live right. Temptations come. But by the grace of God, we can live for Him through all of them each and every day of our life. To God be the glory for those things that He has done in the hearts and lives of those that trust Him.