In james chapter 4, the apostle of christ wrote about the origins of war, lust, and lifes uncertainties. To what extent is your life directed by the knowledge that christ is coming back. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. In typical fashion, he alludes to a workplacegrain harvesting in this caseto make his point.
James 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Chapter 4 the book of james a bible study for families from the message translation by allison t. Commentary on the book of james james 1 1james, a bondservant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of james picking up today in chapter 4, verse 7. James 4, new international version niv the bible app. In fact luke has been called the gospel of prayer because of his emphasis, not only on. Moos commentary is widely regarded as the best treatment of james and is universally recommended by the commentators on the commentaries. The ivp new testament commentary series intervarsity press. More probably is the view that james was not citing a particular passage but summarizing the truth expressed in several old testament passages. James the way to overcome them, and recover gods favour. Ye ask, and receive not some there were that did ask of god the blessings of his goodness and providence, and yet these were not bestowed on them. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you doubleminded. Here, in chapter 4, james says to these very readers that a worldly, unspiritual road is the very one they have been following.
David guzik commentary on james 4, where james emphasizes the humble character of a living faith and of a dependency on god. James chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. James 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history. James seems to refer to many, not any one particular scripture. He pondered why people lust and fight over things and still are unable to have them. When you allow the lusts of the flesh to control you, then you become a lover of the world and an enemy. The book of james is about specifically understanding what saving faith looks. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. The book of james is possibly the earliest writing found in the new testament canon. Furthermore, in what seems only too modern in theme, james identifies our difficulty in satisfying our insatiable wants and desires for things as the root cause of the inevitable coveting and cravings that lead to conflict, disputes, and eventually to outright war james 4. James discussion of the inappropriate emphasis on wealth starts in james 4. The scripture calls some of the great people in israels history slaves or servants of god.
Pastors with a passion for sound exposition and scholars with a heart for pastoral leadership. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. I have written this study using the message translation to make it easier for children to comprehend. Every day we read or see on the tv multiple stories of conflict. 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 book of james niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 59 duration. Much of our thinking and behavior is shaped by what we can see of present.
A unique format allows the main commentary to focus on the vital message of the new testament for todays church, while. Commentary on the book of james by matthew henry new. He poses as a friend promising pleasure, but his end is death. The pillar new testament commentary eerdmans publishing. In james 4 there is a logical progression throughout. Or do you think scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us. This paragraph has many terms and forms unique to this context. James 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. James 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays. Also, there is an enemy within each of us, engaged in mortal combat.
The epistle of james chapter four objectives in studying the chapter 1 to gain insight into the source of wars and fighting, even among brethren 2 to see the importance and means of befriending god, of not speaking evil of brethren, and planning for the future with the lords will in mind summary james asks his readers to consider the. Study james 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This is what causes fights and quarrels among them. James, like them, lived to serve god and the people of god. 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. Read james 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This essay applies a narrative focus specifically to the meaning of jesuss death and seeks to.
In this epistle are set forth many precepts appertaining to faith and morals. James 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. James 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Gene brooks helps set the context for luke 11 from the first chapters of his gospel, luke has pointed toward the. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. Many subjects are handled quickly and succinctly in the book. James therefore carries his argument forthrightly to this next issue. Jan 27, 2016 a reading from the book of james chapter 4. James 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries. If you can only have one commentary on james, this is the one to have. Commentary on the book of james relevant bible teaching. Other men mentioned in the bible named james include. When people follow this road, they try to get what they want for themselves, frustrated. 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. Designed for serious readers of the bible, the pillar new testament commentary seeks above all to make clear the meaning of the text of scripture as we have it. James 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
However, as you go along please read the text from your. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 4 the greeting 1. Commentaries for the book of james controlling what we say 3. There is first a section directed against worldliness in the church james 4. Study the bible online using commentary on james 4 and more. The book of james, chapter 5 free bible commentary. Your prayer life or lack thereof reveals the focus of your heart.
The topic of wealth issued from james comparison of mankinds desires yetzers for things and self instead of god cf. The jerome biblical commentary outlines these verses as 1 root causes of conflict james 4. As noted in the introduction, james here included a series of blunt, powerpacked exhortations, running through james 4. It is related to the improper use of the tongue as in chapter 3. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude.
And to break gods commands, is to speak evil of them, and to judge them, as if they laid too great a restraint upon us. These are commentaries for laypersons done with a firm evangelical. You may recognize his name from the recommendations for romans where his name also appears. 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. Turn your laughter 12 into mourning and your joy into despair. The one which occurs most frequently is the word in the king james version. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of james, and the following are five of the best. 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 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. James 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Jan 17, 2011 many times you will leave stulacs explanation of a passage wanting some detail on his decision. We would be helped in determining the meaning if a definite old testament origin could be. Obviously, stulacs intention in such a short, expository commentary was not to beat every detail, but moo in the later ivp new testament commentary series in his commentary on james has managed to do it. James takes the familiar identity of a bondservant in his greeting, evidencing his humility and obedience to his lord jesus christ.
James 4 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The expression ye sinners coming right in the middle of this james 4. So james says that self versus self is at the heart of all relational conflicts. While it is easy to let the flesh control your desires and actions, god will draw close those who. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying gods word to life today.
The new testament commentary, the first eight volumes of which were written by the late wm. J ames is a book that many of us know random verses from, yet we tend to not really know the book that well. We are taught to abandon the friendship of this world, so as to submit and subject ourselves entirely to god v. An o verview of the key events and bible people found in james together with the famous bible stories and brief summary of the book of james from the bible. The epistle was probably written before the gentile congregations became common. To james it was an honour to make himself a slave, and to belong to god and to the lord jesus. Hendriksen through titus and the last four by simon kistenmaker, is a scholarly yet accessible commentary set. James has been writing to jewish christians of the first century james 1. The unabridged bibliography is available through grace book. James 4 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The sermonic nature of this epistle is quite pronounced in this chapter, as in the third. Top 5 commentaries on the book of james ligonier ministries.
The book of james chapter 4 a bible study for families. The book of james, chapter 4 free bible commentary. This is the noun form of diaspeiro, which means to. Sadly also in churches, whose places should be most noted for christs peace, we also find conflict. The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament. Commentary for james 4 here are cautions against corrupt affections, and love of this world, which is enmity to god.