Calvary Chapel Carson City
Sunday Morning Live
October 19, 2025
James
Living Faith Validates Proclaimed Faith
The Author:
James
A man who knew the teachings of Jesus and took them seriously
A Martyr
Half brother of Jesus
The Greeting:
Doulos Bondservant
Kurios: Lord
The Recipients:
The scattered tribes
Those who would believe
The Theme:
Real Faith produces authentic life and deeds
The Purpose:
Proverbs of the New Testament
Course correction caused by Spiritual drifting
The Time:
Most likely the first book of the New Testament written
Written prior to the Jerusalem council of Acts 15
Summary:
The walk of faith
Genuine religion
Genuine Faith
Genuine wisdom
Social justice
Faith in action
Contrast and comparisons between worldly and Godly
Course corrections: turn away and draw near
Review of relying on things other than God
Encouragement to believers
Encouragement through suffering
Endurance and patience
Prayer and care for one another
Bolster Faith through fellowship
Exemplified Justification (notice the order)
A few key versus:
James 1: 2–3
James 1:19
James 2:17–18
James 3:5
James 5:16
Christ in the book of James:
James 1:1
James 2: 1, 14–26 (The Action of Christ)
