James the Just

James 1:1

 

I.      His Privilege – See Matthew 13:54-56

        He was the half brother of Jesus.

 

II.    His Profession

 

    A.    His past unbelief – See John 7:5

 

    B.    The appearance of the Living Christ to Him –

            See I Corinthians 15:1-8

 

    C.    His presence in the Upper Room – See Acts 1:12-14

 

III.   His Prominence

 

    A.    Recognized by Paul – See Galatians 1:19

 

    B.    Recognized by Peter – See Acts 12:16-17

 

    C.    Recognized by the Church at Jerusalem – See Acts 15:12-21

 

IV.   His Preference – v. 1a

 

        A.    His desire

                To be known as a bondservant of Jesus

 

        B.    His deeds – See Mark 10:42-45

 

V.    His Purpose – v. 1

 

        A.    To exalt the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

        B.    To minister to scattered brethren

 

        C.    To promote practical Christian living – See James 2:18