New Testament

The Book of James

James 1

James 1 teaches believers to endure trials with wisdom, resist temptation, receive God's word humbly, and demonstrate genuine faith through obedient action.

James 2

James 2 condemns favouritism, calls believers to fulfil the royal law of love, and explains why living faith necessarily produces works.

James 3

James 3 exposes the destructive power of the tongue and contrasts selfish, earthly wisdom with the pure and peaceable wisdom that comes from above.

James 4

James 4 traces conflict to proud desires within the heart and calls believers to repent, humble themselves, resist the devil, and depend on God's will.

James 5

James 5 warns the rich who oppress others, calls suffering believers to patient endurance until Christ returns, and emphasises the power of faithful prayer.