Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie Biblioteek

The beginnings of Christian ethics -- Literary affinities -- Who was the author? -- The original language -- Composite authorship? -- Adaptation of a Jewish allegory? -- The people addressed in the epistle -- Date -- The distinctive contribution of James -- Commentary -- Opening greeting 1:1 -- Need of patience under trial 1:2-4 -- The divine liberality to those who do not doubt 1:5-8 -- The familiar theme of the transitoriness of human life as applied to the rich 1:9-11 -- Short catena on temptation 1:12-16 -- The revelation of truth: God's supreme gift 1:17-18 -- Receptivity towards the saving revelation 1:19-21 -- Religion must above all be practical 1:22-27 -- Social distinctions give the lie to the Christian profession 2:1-7 -- The Law and its inescapable demand 2:8-13 -- Homiletic summary of 2:1-13 -- Belief and action 2:14-26 -- Homiletic summary of 2:14-26 -- The uncontrollable tongue 3:1-12 -- Homiletic summary of 3:1-12 -- True, i.e. heavenly, wisdom shows itself in gentleness; quarrelling is of the devil! 3:13-18 -- Divisions in the church 4:1-4 -- Divine help for those who take life seriously 4:5-10 -- Invective is really blasphemy 4:11-12 -- Absorption in business may mean ignoring God 4:13-17 -- An outburst against the rich 5:1-6 -- Exhortation to patience 5:7-11 -- An injunction against swearing 5:12 -- Pastoral guidance for various needs 5:13-20.