Trials and Temptations (James 1:2-8)

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it

Introduction to James: Major Themes

Given Martin Luther’s criticism of the letter, it may surprise us that the word “faith” occurs 16 times in the letter of James, which suggests that this theme is as important to James as to Paul. James sees faith as total trust in God – to such an extent that the believer can withstand any