James study section
James related passages
James applies the wisdom of God and the teaching of Jesus to daily Christian living.
Within the Bible
- Previous: Hebrews exalted the supremacy of Christ; James turns to the practical faith that works itself out in daily life.
- Next: 1 Peter encourages suffering believers to hope and holiness.
- Thematic Connections:
- Matthew 5-7 - The Sermon on the Mount, which James echoes throughout.
- Proverbs - Old Testament wisdom literature, whose practical counsel James continues.
- Genesis 15; 22 - Abraham’s faith and its proof in offering Isaac (James 2:21-23).
Cross-Testament Connections
James applies the wisdom of God and the teaching of Jesus to daily life:
- Faith proven by works: Abraham’s offering of Isaac shows the faith that James commends (James 2:21-23; Genesis 15:6; 22).
- The royal law of love: “Love your neighbor as yourself” fulfills the law (James 2:8; Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:39).
- The wisdom tradition: James continues the practical wisdom of Proverbs and the fear of the Lord (James 1:5; 3:13-18; Proverbs 2:6).
- The teaching of Jesus: James echoes the Sermon on the Mount at nearly every turn, applying Christ’s words (James 1:22; 5:12; Matthew 5-7).
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