All things James
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the book of James was written to Jewish CHRISTIANS ...NOT unbelievers. anyone who disregards that, is ignorant of both how the church started and who the first Christians were
The Letter of James, also called The Epistle Of St. James The Apostle, New Testament writing addressed to the early Christian churches (“to the twelve tribes in the dispersion”) and attributed to James, a Christian Jew, whose identity is disputed. There is also wide disagreement as to the date of composition. The letter is moralistic rather than dogmatic and reflects early Jewish Christianity. The writer covers such topics as endurance under persecution, poverty and wealth, control of the tongue, care for orphans and widows, cursing, boasting, oaths, and prayer. The only New Testament reference to anointing of the sick (5:14) is cited, mostly by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologians, as a probable reference to what they consider one of the seven sacraments.
I mean come on! even the Encylocpedia Britannica says other wise than the op
The Letter of James, also called The Epistle Of St. James The Apostle, New Testament writing addressed to the early Christian churches (“to the twelve tribes in the dispersion”) and attributed to James, a Christian Jew, whose identity is disputed. There is also wide disagreement as to the date of composition. The letter is moralistic rather than dogmatic and reflects early Jewish Christianity. The writer covers such topics as endurance under persecution, poverty and wealth, control of the tongue, care for orphans and widows, cursing, boasting, oaths, and prayer. The only New Testament reference to anointing of the sick (5:14) is cited, mostly by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologians, as a probable reference to what they consider one of the seven sacraments.
I mean come on! even the Encylocpedia Britannica says other wise than the op
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Let's see...
James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ... Why would the Jews give two hoots what a Christian has to say?
James 2:1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. Why would James say "our" Lord Jesus Christ if he were writing to Jews who have not believed in Jesus as Lord?
James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. Why would James align himself with Jewish teachers of the Law, saying, "we", knowing that the unbelieving Jews would not accept James, a Christian, to be a teacher of the Law?
Given that James preached the same gospel that Paul and Peter preached (otherwise he is a heretic), and knowing that there is only one gospel: salvation by faith in Jesus Christ and not by the works of the Law, why would James tell the Jews to follow the Law for salvation?
James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ... Why would the Jews give two hoots what a Christian has to say?
James 2:1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. Why would James say "our" Lord Jesus Christ if he were writing to Jews who have not believed in Jesus as Lord?
James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. Why would James align himself with Jewish teachers of the Law, saying, "we", knowing that the unbelieving Jews would not accept James, a Christian, to be a teacher of the Law?
Given that James preached the same gospel that Paul and Peter preached (otherwise he is a heretic), and knowing that there is only one gospel: salvation by faith in Jesus Christ and not by the works of the Law, why would James tell the Jews to follow the Law for salvation?
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childish childish childish
there is no answer for someone who thinks the book of James is written to pagans and unbelieving Jews
go read the OT...there is enough written in there for every unbeliever who every had the privilege of trotting around this planet
I am so up to here with people who come back with non responses and try to sound intelligent
this is Jan 1 2020...I do not make new years resolutions...but I am tempted to make one with reference to not suffering fools
the book of James was written to Jewish CHRISTIANS ...NOT unbelievers. anyone who disregards that, is ignorant of both how the church started and who the first Christians were
The Letter of James, also called The Epistle Of St. James The Apostle, New Testament writing addressed to the early Christian churches (“to the twelve tribes in the dispersion”) and attributed to James, a Christian Jew, whose identity is disputed. There is also wide disagreement as to the date of composition. The letter is moralistic rather than dogmatic and reflects early Jewish Christianity. The writer covers such topics as endurance under persecution, poverty and wealth, control of the tongue, care for orphans and widows, cursing, boasting, oaths, and prayer. The only New Testament reference to anointing of the sick (5:14) is cited, mostly by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologians, as a probable reference to what they consider one of the seven sacraments.
I mean come on! even the Encylocpedia Britannica says other wise than the op
The Letter of James, also called The Epistle Of St. James The Apostle, New Testament writing addressed to the early Christian churches (“to the twelve tribes in the dispersion”) and attributed to James, a Christian Jew, whose identity is disputed. There is also wide disagreement as to the date of composition. The letter is moralistic rather than dogmatic and reflects early Jewish Christianity. The writer covers such topics as endurance under persecution, poverty and wealth, control of the tongue, care for orphans and widows, cursing, boasting, oaths, and prayer. The only New Testament reference to anointing of the sick (5:14) is cited, mostly by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologians, as a probable reference to what they consider one of the seven sacraments.
I mean come on! even the Encylocpedia Britannica says other wise than the op
"Better pay close attention" is an appeal to fear, not a sound argument.
Your position needs to be internally coherent to be sound. That means internal to James' letter, or in reference to the OT only. Claiming that the Jews would need to know what John had not yet written is anachronistic.
Irrelevant to my question.
Says you. That's a circular argument. There is and has only ever been one gospel: salvation by faith. Salvation has always been by faith; the object of faith was revealed in Christ. Salvation for Jews post-resurrection is not by some different means.
Three fallacies, one heresy, and a case of incoherence; that's pretty poor reasoning in support of your position.
Your position needs to be internally coherent to be sound. That means internal to James' letter, or in reference to the OT only. Claiming that the Jews would need to know what John had not yet written is anachronistic.
Irrelevant to my question.
Says you. That's a circular argument. There is and has only ever been one gospel: salvation by faith. Salvation has always been by faith; the object of faith was revealed in Christ. Salvation for Jews post-resurrection is not by some different means.
Three fallacies, one heresy, and a case of incoherence; that's pretty poor reasoning in support of your position.
The whole division found between Jews and Gentiles in this thread contradicts the N.T.....there is neither Jew nor Gentile in Christ...the two have become one..... 
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Christian the word that literally means "residents of the city of Christ" as the bride of Christ founded after her husband Christ. The new name God named his bride in Acts adding richness to the old born again name. . Israel.
Not all Israel was born again Israel .Some remained typified after Jacob.
It is part of the doctrine that describes the eternal bride, the eternal city in Revelation 21. Using the word twelve to signify his interpretation authority, as it is written. Tribes as "gates" to represent the old testament saints on the other side of the reformation and 12 apostles a remnant of 27 listed. Apostles "sent ones" as foundation walls to represent new testament saints on this side of the reformation. . . together creating the bride the church. . . the spiritual house of God made up of many lively stones..
Not all Israel was born again Israel .Some remained typified after Jacob.
It is part of the doctrine that describes the eternal bride, the eternal city in Revelation 21. Using the word twelve to signify his interpretation authority, as it is written. Tribes as "gates" to represent the old testament saints on the other side of the reformation and 12 apostles a remnant of 27 listed. Apostles "sent ones" as foundation walls to represent new testament saints on this side of the reformation. . . together creating the bride the church. . . the spiritual house of God made up of many lively stones..
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