Home the study bible commentary series, new testament jesus. It is related to the improper use of the tongue as in chapter 3. It is that which james elsewhere calls the law of liberty, notes, james 1. There was a period of 3 or 4 months before the new ruler, albinus, came to take his place. Or do you think scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us. The book of james, chapter 4 free bible commentary. The readers of the book of james fell in love with the world. James seems to refer to many, not any one particular scripture. We can fall into spiritual adultery by relying on the world and its false teaching. The world is a system of belief about what is best for ones life. The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament. The origin of wars and contentions, and the wretched lot of those who are engaged in them, james 4.
He pondered why people lust and fight over things and still are unable to have them. Read james 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 4 the greeting 1. We now come to the 10 th divine directive humble yourselves.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on james 4 and more. James, a servant of godfor an account of this person, or rather for the conjectures concerning him, see the preface. Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the scripture says, he yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us. The spirit of love that dwelleth in all believers lusteth against envy galatians 5. Symbolically, adultery is used to express unfaithfulness to god, and we can easily see this in israels idolatry. The expression ye sinners coming right in the middle of this james 4. James 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Many subjects are handled quickly and succinctly in the book. In james chapter 4, the apostle of christ wrote about the origins of war, lust, and lifes uncertainties. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, especially the new international version and the new revised standard.
Study guide for james 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. Turn your laughter 12 into mourning and your joy into despair. James 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Read introduction to james humble yourselves in the sight of the lord, and he will lift you up. The book of james is about specifically understanding what saving faith looks. Each packet in this series contains important background information on a specific biblical booksuch as authorship, date, setting, and book outlinesas well as indepth versebyverse commentary on each. His eye was on envy as at the bottom of many of the contentions and strifes existing on earth, james 3.
We are taught to abandon the friendship of this world, so as to submit and subject ourselves entirely to god v. Commentary on the book of james by matthew henry new. All detraction and rash judgment of others are to be. James 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. James zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 16 kindle edition by blomberg, craig l. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. Study james 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Carnal christians gave their deepest emotional affection to the world. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. More probably is the view that james was not citing a particular passage but summarizing the truth expressed in several old testament passages. There are several men named james mentioned in the new testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called james the just, the halfbrother of jesus matthew. James the way to overcome them, and recover gods favour. The epistle was probably written before the gentile congregations. My goal is to do an accurate exegesis of the epistle, but also to relate it to our christian living. Festus, the roman ruler in the country of the jews, died in ad 62. The book of james is possibly the earliest writing found in the new testament canon. James 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available.
James 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Robert johnstone is the author of a commentary on james 4. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of james, and the following are five of the best. James 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The jerome biblical commentary outlines these verses as 1 root causes of conflict james 4.
David pawson new teaching series a commentary on james dvd 1 james 1. The term world here is to be understood not of the physical world as god made it, for we could not well speak of the friendship. James often alludes to jesus teachings in matthews sermon on the mount cf. It was likely written after paul began to bring the gospel to the gentiles but before he and james met at the jerusalem council cf. You can find the best commentary on james for you using the tools on the right side. Much of our thinking and behavior is shaped by what we can see of present. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you doubleminded. The friendship of the world is enmity with god, james 4. Ye adulterers and adulteresses these words are frequently used to denote those who are faithless towards god, and are frequently applied to those who forsake god for idols, hosea 3. A practical exposition of the epistle of james verse by verse. In james 4 there is a logical progression throughout the chapter, while still allowing some verses to cover individual topics. James chapter 4 barnes notes on the new testament on. As noted in the introduction, james here included a series of blunt, powerpacked exhortations, running through james 4. The bible commentary and notes series hosted on sermonary.
Some causes of contention, besides those mentioned in the foregoing chapter, and to watch against them v. He claimed that the reason that the people he was writing to did not have what they wanted was because they either did not ask for it or they asked for. Part of the reason for this is that james is like proverbs in that many of its verses really stand alone in their content. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of james picking up today in chapter 4, verse 7.
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