Title Commentary on James 3/James 1:1
Content Title: Exposition 3 on James
Holy Scripture: about 1:1
Acts 17:11-12
b. one who lives in it
Commentary: To live in the Word means to think about the meaning of the Word and to live in the Word.
It means living a life of
Application: A specific way to dig deep into the Word and live in that Ana
what is
Introduction to the importance of Bible meditation
(4) The power of the Word (Law) (25)
a. is the perfect law
It is the perfect word to help you overcome the test. the word is the test
All principles of winning are presented. So, meditate on the Word and put it into practice.
You can beat any test.
b. It is the law of liberty.
The Word comes from outward temptation, from inward lust,
It brings freedom from evil, from all evil.
(5) Promise of keeping the Word: Promise of blessing (25)
Reason: because of what you did
In context: In this text the blessing is promised twice.
1. You are blessed when you endure trials. will receive the crown of life
Because.
2. You will be blessed when you keep the Word. Specific blessings are recorded
did not lose But, like the previous part, the crown of life is blessed.
would you not have expressed it? If so, this is a question related to eternal life
it's jay Keeping the Word has a deep relationship with eternal life.
3) The life of the Word appears as a life of godliness (26-27).
(1) What is not godliness (vain godliness)
a. one who considers himself pious
The moment you consider yourself to be a godly person,
It is no longer godliness
b. one who does not bridle his tongue
Most people talk about godliness in words. a truly pious person
We practice godliness by doing what we hear.
Application: We talk a lot about the ungodliness of other Christians
do. Then he indirectly said that he was a godly person.
likes
c. one who deceives himself
(2) What is true godliness?
a. with pure and undefiled reverence before God the Father
should be acknowledged
b. True godliness is godliness manifested in life.
(1) Caring for orphans and widows in their tribulation (in the midst of tribulation)
(2) To keep oneself unstained by the world (from the world)
keep it flawless)
*Special order* [Piety]
1. Misconceptions about godliness
1) Outward holiness
2) Doing religious acts
2. Ideas throughout the Bible on godliness
3. James' Thoughts on Godliness
Application: Through Bible meditation, the second one works well. but first
Shouldn't we be heading for number one?
*Special Order* [Orphans and Widows in the Bible]
Study: “God” throughout Chapter 1
Lessons learned and application
Are you being tested at this hour? Or any
Are you oppressed by swearing or temptation? Then give it to God
Please tell me. Also tell me how you feel about it
Five. Tell me what the book of James says about him.
It is unreasonable or impossible to handle temptations as James taught.
If you do, tell God what you are feeling.
Give (presecept, p.9)
Clearance:
James 2 ;True Faith
1. We do not discriminate against true faith (true love for our neighbor is discrimination
not to cry) (verses 1-7)
1. Don't judge people by their outward appearance (1-3)
1) Grounds: faith in the Lord of glory, our Lord Jesus Christ
because you got
1) There is no word for "Lord" in the Greek manuscripts. 'Tess Dogs ( s
s) apparently equivalent to "our Lord Jesus Christ". James
The concept of "our Lord Jesus Christ" is "the incarnation of God
seen as "glory".
2) Verse 1: Glory
(1) The glory of our Lord Jesus Christ...
(2) Faith in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ
(3) A character that expresses the glorious essence of our Lord Jesus Christ
as a property representing
Study: The New Testament Where Jesus Is Expressed in Glory
Romans 9:4
2 Corinthians 4:6
Ephesians 1:7
Hebrews 1:3
2 Corinthians 8:9
Philippians 2:5-11
*Don't get drunk on appearance _ "Don't look at people with partiality"
Commentary: If you have faith in Jesus Christ as Lord, you can
do not take as appearance such as discrimination in the church
"Faith in the glory of Jesus Christ our Lord" and
cannot be matched
Context: All are lowly in the sight of the Lord of Glory. that is, discrimination
The person who does it is someone other than Jesus or others, such as
Rich men with gold rings and splendid robes of the Church of Christ
Act as if "Lord of Glory". They go to church worship
When it arrives, those who worship figures will regard it as if they were the incarnations of the Lord Jesus.
praise the sheep Worship of characters is to preserve the worldly glory of the rich.
It is in opposition to the glory of Jesus who worked, and therefore in opposition to the Christian faith.
can't be beaten
2) Example: Family situation
(1) Situation: in your synagogue (1) wearing gold rings and wearing beautiful clothes
Silver will come in, (2) the poor in dirty clothes
when it comes
1) Synagogue: A gathering of Jews for worship (Luke 12:11), especially
The building where they meet (Luke 4:15, 20, 28, etc.). Christians yes
Take a look at the places where we gather to serve. James is a Jew
It is a side argument that it is being written to Christians.
1) Meetings, 2) Meeting places of the church. will be the former
2) Wearing a golden ring: "The man with golden fingers", Beautiful clothes: "Bright, splendid."
In one garment". Luke 23:11, dirty clothes, "a shabby garment"
3) Poor person: “beggar” (Matthew 19:21)
(2) Action: (1) Look at the one who wears beautiful clothes.
He said, "(You) have a seat here."
*You have this highlighted
*Front seat of the synagogue: an honorable seat, the scribes are the leaders of Judaism
He took the top seat in the synagogue (Matthew 23:6).
The position given to the rich is probably like this
It must have meant Ryu's high position.
Application: 1. Problems with elders in the church
*emphasis: show special attention
The eyes of the gathered people automatically turn to the rich ( )
(2) He said to the poor, “Whether you are standing or under my footstool
sit down"
*Sit under my footstool: conquerors often put their feet
It was placed on the necks of the victims (Luke 20:43). People have chairs (or
Sit on a long stool) and put your feet on the stool. poor
One sits on this very footstool, at the feet of a church member
ah had to
* This is a pronoun where there is no poor: my ( ) footstool.
By saying these things, he exalted himself above the poor man.
is regarded as a silver character.
Commentary: James deliberately puts this poor man in shabby clothes.
He writes that he has come to the meeting. Rather than glorifying poverty, he
It clearly shows the discomfort caused by dealing with difficult people.
is going It is Jewish to wear dirty clothes in the synagogue
It is unthinkable with the senses. because the Sabbath meeting is
Because it pays homage to the Sabbath through a clean Sabbath costume.
C. (Schratter)
Result: (1) distinguish between you and each other
Isn't there a distinction between you?
(2) Isn't that a person who judges with evil thoughts?
*Evil thoughts: They open up their hearts as between two strangers.
They have committed the sin of being divided among themselves.
*Commentary: The outward distinction is the result of the inner heart. anyway
Whoever treated the poor and the rich that way is presumptuous
Those who call themselves judges The next verse is clear
As it shows, this is the exact opposite of God's decision.
Lessons learned and application
1. A society that treats discrimination
discriminatory church
Discriminatory treatment of me (discriminatory treatment in my heart)
2. Reasons for discriminatory treatment
3. True faith does not discriminate and loves all communities equally.
will be.
* Discrimination in relief, the well-to-do help the poor
, while ignoring the character inwardly, feeling compassion,
help fall into a sense of self-fulfillment. The person receiving help is also somewhat submissive
lose
But relief is an important part of the community. Ex) Last time, the rice
I got it to give. I give corn again... I think it's a community fellowship
So, if you have a sense of superiority, you won't get it...
Take it openly and give it openly.
2. Hear (v. 5)
“Think about what it means to act this way.
la. It is the opposite of God's thoughts and actions.
isn't this The One Who Chooses and Loves the Supreme Judge
You act in a completely different way from yours."
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