Thematic Bible
James 1:1 (show verse)
James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ:
To the 12 tribes in the Dispersion.
Greetings.
To the 12 tribes
Greetings.
Christian ministers » Servants » Of God
Dispersion » Of the jews
God » Remember » Servants of
Israel » Defence of in battle » Dispersion of
James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James » An apostle » Epistle of
Jews, the » Called God's people » Dispersion of
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
Servants » God's
Titles and names of ministers » Servants of God
The tribes of israel » Were twelve in number
Dispersion » Of the jews
God » Remember » Servants of
Israel » Defence of in battle » Dispersion of
James » Characteristics of » Also author of the epistle of james (?)
James » An apostle » Epistle of
Jews, the » Called God's people » Dispersion of
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
Servants » God's
Titles and names of ministers » Servants of God
The tribes of israel » Were twelve in number
James 1:2 (show verse)
Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials,
Faith/faithfulness » The trying of your faith
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Joy » Of saints should be » Under trials
Patience » What works patience
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Temptation » A test
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Trial » The trying of your faith
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Joy » Of saints should be » Under trials
Patience » What works patience
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Temptation » A test
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Trial » The trying of your faith
James 1:3 (show verse)
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Afflictions made beneficial » In exercising our patience
Faith » Trial of
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Trial of, works patience
Faith/faithfulness » The trying of your faith
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Patience » What works patience
Patience » Trials of saints lead to
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Temptation » A test
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Trial » The trying of your faith
Faith » Trial of
Faith » Faith tested tested » Other examples of
Faith » Trial of, works patience
Faith/faithfulness » The trying of your faith
Hindrances » Faith tested » Other examples of
Holiness » Chastisements are intended to produce, in saints
Patience » What works patience
Patience » Trials of saints lead to
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Temptation » A test
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » Permitted as a trial of » Faith
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
spiritual Tests » Faith tested » Other examples of
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Trial » The trying of your faith
James 1:4 (show verse)
But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
James 1:5 (show verse)
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.
Abundance/bounty » The lord dealing bountifully
Ask » Special exhortations to
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Essential in prayer
Gifts » From God » Include wisdom
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Prayer » How to pray
Universal » Blessing, possible » Wisdom - if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God
Wavering » Not wavering
Wavering » Those that waver
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Promised
Ask » Special exhortations to
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Essential in prayer
Gifts » From God » Include wisdom
Gifts from God » Spiritual » Wisdom
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Wisdom
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For wisdom
Prayer » How to pray
Universal » Blessing, possible » Wisdom - if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God
Wavering » Not wavering
Wavering » Those that waver
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Prayer for
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Promised
James 1:6 (show verse)
But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind.
Character » Instability of
Faith » Necessary in prayer
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Essential in prayer
Heart » The unregenerate » Is double (duplicity)
Instability » Warnings against
Prayer » How to pray
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Instability
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are wavering
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of the unsteady
Steadfastness » Commanded
Wavering » Not wavering
Wavering » Those that waver
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Instability
Faith » Necessary in prayer
Faith » Faith encouraged, reasons for » Essential in prayer
Heart » The unregenerate » Is double (duplicity)
Instability » Warnings against
Prayer » How to pray
Prayer » Should be offered up » In faith
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Instability
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are wavering
the Sea » Illustrative » (waves of,) of the unsteady
Steadfastness » Commanded
Wavering » Not wavering
Wavering » Those that waver
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Instability
James 1:7 (show verse)
That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
James 1:8 (show verse)
An indecisive man is unstable in all his ways.
James 1:9 (show verse)
The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation,
James 1:10 (show verse)
but the one who is rich should boast in his humiliation because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
James 1:11 (show verse)
For the sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will wither away while pursuing his activities.
James 1:12 (show verse)
A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » The final test
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » A crown
the Blessed » Who endure temptation
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life
Endurance » In enduring hardship
Faith » Trial of
God's Promises » For endurance
Love to Christ » Promises to
The promises of God » Made to » Those who love him
The promises of God » Subjects of » A crown of life
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of life
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of life
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship
Temptation » A test
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
spiritual Tests » Life tested by the lord » Final
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » A crown
the Blessed » Who endure temptation
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life
Endurance » In enduring hardship
Faith » Trial of
God's Promises » For endurance
Love to Christ » Promises to
The promises of God » Made to » Those who love him
The promises of God » Subjects of » A crown of life
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of life
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of life
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In enduring hardship
Temptation » A test
Temptation » Encouragement to those in the midst of
Temptation » Blessedness of those who meet and overcome
spiritual Tests » Life tested by the lord » Final
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life
James 1:13 (show verse)
No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God.” For God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone.
James 1:14 (show verse)
But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desires.
James 1:15 (show verse)
Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.
death » Spiritual death » Eternal
death » What brings forth death
eternal Death » The necessary consequence of sin
Error » Definition of » Origin of
Lust » What lust does
Sin » Of youth, results of » Origin of
Sin » What sin does
Sin » Described as » The fruit of lust
Sin » What brings forth sin
Sin » When finished brings forth death
Sins » Increment » Origin
Temptation » Often ends in sin and perdition
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Origin of
death » What brings forth death
eternal Death » The necessary consequence of sin
Error » Definition of » Origin of
Lust » What lust does
Sin » Of youth, results of » Origin of
Sin » What sin does
Sin » Described as » The fruit of lust
Sin » What brings forth sin
Sin » When finished brings forth death
Sins » Increment » Origin
Temptation » Often ends in sin and perdition
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Origin of
James 1:16 (show verse)
Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers.
No Themes for this verse.
James 1:17 (show verse)
Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.
Change » The lord never changing
Endowments » Spiritual promised » Eternal life
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » Eternal life
the Gifts of God » All blessings are
Giving and gifts » Good gifts
God » Hand of » Immutability of
God » Is declared to be » Light
God » Spiritual promised » Eternal life
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Eternal life
Grace » God is the giver of
Immutability » Divine, general references to
Light » God the only source of
Names » Of God the father » Father of lights
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Eternal life
Steadfastness » Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways
Endowments » Spiritual promised » Eternal life
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » Eternal life
the Gifts of God » All blessings are
Giving and gifts » Good gifts
God » Hand of » Immutability of
God » Is declared to be » Light
God » Spiritual promised » Eternal life
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Eternal life
Grace » God is the giver of
Immutability » Divine, general references to
Light » God the only source of
Names » Of God the father » Father of lights
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Eternal life
Steadfastness » Exhibited by God in all his purposes and ways
James 1:18 (show verse)
By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures.
First fruits » Figurative
First fruits » Illustrative of » Church of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Word of truth
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Necessary to salvation
New » Birth » Necessary to salvation
New Birth » Through the instrumentality of » The word of God
New Birth » Is of the will of God
Regeneration » The teaching concerning » Necessary to salvation
The scriptures » Designed for » Regenerating
The scriptures » Are called the » Word of truth
The word of God » Called » Word of truth
First fruits » Illustrative of » Church of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Word of truth
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Necessary to salvation
New » Birth » Necessary to salvation
New Birth » Through the instrumentality of » The word of God
New Birth » Is of the will of God
Regeneration » The teaching concerning » Necessary to salvation
The scriptures » Designed for » Regenerating
The scriptures » Are called the » Word of truth
The word of God » Called » Word of truth
James 1:19 (show verse)
My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Anger » Be slow to
Anger » Not being angry
Christian conduct » Subduing the temper
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Hearing » Being swift to hear
Heedfulness » Necessary » In speech
Speech/communication » Being slow to speak
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Wrath » The wrath of man
Wrath » Being slow to wrath
Anger » Not being angry
Christian conduct » Subduing the temper
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Hearing » Being swift to hear
Heedfulness » Necessary » In speech
Speech/communication » Being slow to speak
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Wrath » The wrath of man
Wrath » Being slow to wrath
James 1:20 (show verse)
for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.
James 1:21 (show verse)
Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you.
Meekness » General references to » Essential in hearing
Meekness » Saints should » Receive the word of God with
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Salvation » What saves
Salvation » The scriptures are able to make wise unto
Salvation » Conditions of » Spiritual receptivity
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
Sinners » Conditions of » Spiritual receptivity
The word of God » Called » The word
Wrath » The wrath of man
Meekness » Saints should » Receive the word of God with
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Salvation » What saves
Salvation » The scriptures are able to make wise unto
Salvation » Conditions of » Spiritual receptivity
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
Sinners » Conditions of » Spiritual receptivity
The word of God » Called » The word
Wrath » The wrath of man
James 1:22 (show verse)
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Deception » Of self » Careless hearing
Doer » Of the word
Resurrection » What reveals
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
The scriptures » Mere hearers of, deceive themselves
The word of God » Called » The word
Deception » Of self » Careless hearing
Doer » Of the word
Resurrection » What reveals
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
The scriptures » Mere hearers of, deceive themselves
The word of God » Called » The word
James 1:23 (show verse)
Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror.
Careless hearing » Forgetfulness
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Doer » Of the word
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Forgetfulness
Mirror » Figurative
Parables » The mirror
Resurrection » What reveals
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
Stability » Of character
The word of God » Called » The word
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Doer » Of the word
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Forgetfulness
Mirror » Figurative
Parables » The mirror
Resurrection » What reveals
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
Stability » Of character
The word of God » Called » The word
James 1:24 (show verse)
For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
the Blessed » Who hear and keep the word of God
Careless hearing » Forgetfulness
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Doer » Of the word
Fleeting impressions » Hearers with a short memory
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Forgetfulness
Mirror » Figurative
Parables » The mirror
Resurrection » What reveals
Stability » Of character
Careless hearing » Forgetfulness
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Doer » Of the word
Fleeting impressions » Hearers with a short memory
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » Forgetfulness
Mirror » Figurative
Parables » The mirror
Resurrection » What reveals
Stability » Of character
James 1:25 (show verse)
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who does good works—this person will be blessed in what he does.
Character » Firmness of
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Doer » Of the word
Forgetting God » Is forgetting his » Word
Forgetting God » Word
God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
Christian Liberty » The gospel is the law of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Promises to
Obedience to God » Blessedness of
Parables » The mirror
Perfection » The word of God is » The rule of
Perseverance » Blessedness of
The scriptures » Blessedness of hearing and obeying
Stability » Of character
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
Works » Good » A blessing attends
Works, good » A blessing attends
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Doer » Of the word
Forgetting God » Is forgetting his » Word
Forgetting God » Word
God » Promises to the tempted » Special promises to religious workers
God's Promises » To the widow and fatherless » To religious workers
Christian Liberty » The gospel is the law of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Promises to
Obedience to God » Blessedness of
Parables » The mirror
Perfection » The word of God is » The rule of
Perseverance » Blessedness of
The scriptures » Blessedness of hearing and obeying
Stability » Of character
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
Works » Good » A blessing attends
Works, good » A blessing attends
James 1:26 (show verse)
If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself.
Bridle » Figurative
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Deception » Of self » An unbridled tongue
Doer » Of the word
Evil » Speech evil speaking » The tongue to be restrained
character of the unrenewed Heart » Deceived
Slander » Men shall give account for
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
Speaking, evil » The tongue to be restrained
Speech/communication » Those that do not keep their tongue
Vanity » The religion of hypocrites is
Deception » Who deceives themselves
Deception » Of self » An unbridled tongue
Doer » Of the word
Evil » Speech evil speaking » The tongue to be restrained
character of the unrenewed Heart » Deceived
Slander » Men shall give account for
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
Speaking, evil » The tongue to be restrained
Speech/communication » Those that do not keep their tongue
Vanity » The religion of hypocrites is
James 1:27 (show verse)
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
Christian conduct » Keep thyself, special exhortations to
Christian conduct » Visiting the afflicted
Doer » Of the word
Duty toward the Afflicted » To visit them
Fatherless » Admonitions in regard to
Fatherless » Visit in affliction
Keep » Thyself
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Visiting the sick, &c
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Orphans » Admonitions in regard to
Religion » TRUE
Religion » True religion » Scriptural definition of
The sick » Visiting, a duty
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to widow and fatherless
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Visitation of the needy
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Sympathy » The marks of true » Visitation of the needy
True religion » Scriptural definition of
Widow and fatherless » Kindness to encouraged
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction
Christian conduct » Visiting the afflicted
Doer » Of the word
Duty toward the Afflicted » To visit them
Fatherless » Admonitions in regard to
Fatherless » Visit in affliction
Keep » Thyself
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Visiting the sick, &c
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
Nazarites » Illustrative of » Saints
Orphans » Admonitions in regard to
Religion » TRUE
Religion » True religion » Scriptural definition of
The sick » Visiting, a duty
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to widow and fatherless
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Visitation of the needy
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Sympathy » The marks of true » Visitation of the needy
True religion » Scriptural definition of
Widow and fatherless » Kindness to encouraged
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction