James had a unique earthly relationship with Jesus, but his letter clarifies what the Christian life should look like for us all. The Book of James is filled with practical wisdom for Christians, calling us to live out genuine faith through good works, but it is also rooted in rich theology. Perhaps more than any other book in the New Testament, James emphasizes the application of Christian belief.

This 13-session study examines the core message of James: the relationship between faith and works. In our own ability, we cannot stand in the face of adversity. Without faith we could never find the strength to trust God. We would never be able to see above the trials we meet and to keep our eyes focused on the King while counting our trials as joy. This is the essence of James. We don’t work to be saved; we work because we are saved. Faith apart from works can never be sustained.

Session Titles:
Brother / Servant
Trials / Temptations
Hearer / Doer
Judgment / Mercy
Faith / Works
Blessings / Curses
False Wisdom / True Wisdom
Worldliness / Godliness
Arrogance / Humility
Oppressor / Laborer
Suffering / Comfort
Faithful / Faithless
Wanderer / Restorer