The Letter of James could be titled, "A practical guide to living the Christian life". James was the head of the Jerusalem church until 62 AD when he was martyred. With this brief letter, James instructs authentic Christians how to live a distinctly Christian life. He speaks authoritatively about trials, suffering, guarding our tongues and dealing with sin in our lives. Two thousand years after it was first penned, James' letter is still relevant, helpful and beneficial to Christians. It is one of the oldest letters in the New Testament.

Count It All Joy
1/31/2010 - Kevin Bridges
Trials are an inevitable part of life. How can the Christian find true joy amidst suffering? James 1:1-4
Wisdom for every trial
2/3/2010 - Kevin Bridges
Wisdom to endure trials comes from God alone. James 1:5-8
Poverty and Wealth
2/10/2010 - Kevin Bridges
How should a Christian handle poverty and wealth? James 1:9-12
How to Handle Temptation
2/17/2010 - Kevin Bridges
How do we avoid falling into temptation when trials abound? James 1:13-18
Looking into the Mirror
2/24/2010 - Kevin Bridges
The Word of God reveals our true nature. James 1:19-25
What is True Religion?
3/3/2010 - Kevin Bridges
What is religion that God accepts? James teaches us that we are blessed in the doing, not just by the hearing. James 1:22-27
Partiality is Sin
3/10/2010 - Kevin Bridges
We must not value people based on outward appearances. James 2:1-7
What is the Royal Law?
3/17/2010 - Kevin Bridges
James teaches that we must Love our neighbor as our self. James 2:8-13
Faith without works is dead
3/24/2010 - Kevin Bridges
True Christian faith produces good works. James 2:14-19
Faith and Good Works
3/31/2010 - Kevin Bridges
Men are justified by faith alone, but true saving faith is always accompanied by good works. James 2:20-26
Taming the Tongue
5/23/2010 - Kevin Bridges
Every Christian must learn to bridle his tongue. James 3:1-12
Warnings Against Worldliness
6/27/2010 - Kevin Bridges
Peace in the church is threatened by worldliness in the heart. James 4:1-6