Book of James

General Epistles

Traditionally James (brother of Jesus)

Traditionally dated c. 45–50 AD

Faith that works.

James provides practical guidelines for the Christian walk, discussing trials, temptation, control of the tongue, care of the poor, and declaring that faith without works is dead.

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.”

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.”

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.”

“What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?”

“Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.”