James Ch. 1:9-27

Pastor Andrew Scott
7/17/2022

WRITER: James the half-brother of Jesus

DATE: AD 50 possibly one of the earliest New Testament books.

OVERALL THEME: Practical Christian living

The Main Theme of James:
Chapter 1 – Trials & Temptation
Chapter 2 – Humility & Works
Chapter 3 – Speech & Wisdom
Chapter 4 – Dealing with conflict
Chapter 5 – Money & Patience

James 1:9-11

Your current

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are temporary.

James 1:13-15

The 5 step Process of Temptation
James 1:14-15
14 But each one is

when he is

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and

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by his own lust. 15 Then when lust has

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, it gives

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to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
1) Tempted

2) Carried Away

3) Enticed

4) Conceived

5) Birth

Temptations
James 1: 13-15
1) Everyone faces temptation
2) God is not the source of temptation
3) Temptation leads to death

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB95)
13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

James 1:16-18

Live life with an attitude of

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.

James 1:19-27
Application:
How do we grow in faith and overcome temptation?
- Be in the Word
- Develop closer relationships with other believers for help in carrying the weight.

How do we move from surviving to thriving?
- Begin to dream again

Hebrews 11:1 (NASB 95)
1 Now faith is the assurance of [things] hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.