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New Testament Survey

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

JAMES

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the book of James.
• Identify to whom the book of James was written.
• State the purpose for the book of James.
• Write the Key Verse of the book of James from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of James.

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: James

TO WHOM: Believers among the twelve tribes of Israel

PURPOSE: To comfort believers undergoing trials for their faith.

KEY VERSE: James 2:26

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Faith is the foundation of works.

MAIN CHARACTERS: James, Abraham, Isaac, Rahab, Job, Elijah

OUTLINE

I. Introduction: James 1:1

II. Faith in suffering: James 1:1-18