Questions about the general epistle of James.
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Is the rich man in James 1:10 a brother?
Is "the rich" in this passage also a "brother" like the lowly?
James 1:9-10 (ESV)
Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away.
It seems like it could be read…
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What does the phrase "without finding fault" refer to in James 1:5?
In the NIV (1984), James 1:5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." What does the phrase "without finding fault" refer to?
Is it listing a necessary…
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What is James point about oaths in James 5:12?
James 5:10-12 KJV
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the
Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the
patience of Job, and have seen…
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Jam 5:16 who is this 'confession' being made to?
When James tells us to confess our trespass, who is the confession being made to?
James 5:14-16 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of
the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the
name of the Lord. And…
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Ask in faith without any doubting... what's that supposed to mean?
In James 1:6 (NASB)
But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.
Does that mean that God will do it or that God can do it if He wills?
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What does "purify your hearts" in James 4:8 mean?
What does "purify your hearts" in James 4:8 mean?:
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye
sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded
Is it a kind of general statement or some practical action is implied…
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In James 1:17, what does "father of lights" mean?
What is meant by the phrase "father of lights"?
James 1:13-18 (KJV)
13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of…
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If faith without deeds/actions is dead, then what these concrete actions are?
I have been very concerned lately with James 2 (starting on verse 14), as this appears to be central to one's faith and salvation - especially with actions related to faith.
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but…
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What does "a double minded man" in James 1:8 mean?
James 1:8 (KJV) says,
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
What does this mean?
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In James 2:8, is it assumed that we love ourselves?
In James 2:8 (NASB)
If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
Is it assumed that we love ourselves? Wondering because in self-help content one commonly…
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In James 2:8 why does James refer to Leviticus 19:18 as "the royal law"?
[James 2:8 KJV]
If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
James 2:8 εἰ μέντοι νόμον τελεῖτε βασιλικὸν κατὰ τὴν γραφήν ἀγαπήσεις τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν καλῶς…
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To whom was the epistle of James written?
KJV Jas 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to
the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
To all Jews?
To all believing Jews?
To the lost sheep of the house of Israel?
To the persecuted and scattered…
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James 4:6-9 - Why are the recipients to be wretched, mourn and weep?
In James chapter 4, the author is rebuking the letter's recipients for their current behaviour. As the text progresses, he gradually strengthens his language about this until he's telling them to mourn and weep, to change their laughter and joy for…
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What does "healed" refer to in James 5:16?
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. —James 5:16
When James is speaking of being healed, is he referring to…
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No human being can tame the tongue. Really?
James 3:
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind,
This reminds me of my younger days: behaving like animals :)
8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full…
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