He makes no excuses for those who do not measure up. The pages of James are filled with direct commands to pursue a life of holiness. ![]() Its consistent focus on practical action in the life of faith is reminiscent of the Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament, encouraging God’s people to act like God’s people. ![]() The book of James looks a bit like the Old Testament book of Proverbs dressed up in New Testament clothes. James made the deciding speech at the Jerusalem Council (15:13–22), and Paul called James one of the pillars of the church ( Galatians 2:9). Peter singled him out among the other Christians there following Peter’s miraculous release from prison ( Acts 12:17). After witnessing the Lord’s resurrected body, James became one of the leaders of the church at Jerusalem. James was not a follower of Jesus during the Savior’s time on earth ( Mark 3:21–35 John 7:5) but eventually became an apostle in the vein of Paul, as one who had seen and believed the Lord post-resurrection ( 1 Corinthians 15:7 Galatians 1:19). While James did not specifically identify himself as to which “James” he was ( James 1:1), the author is widely thought to be James the half-brother of Jesus. ![]() Content used from Pastor Chuck Swindoll ( ) Who Wrote the Book of James?
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