The Author, Audience and Purpose of James

The Author, Audience and Purpose of James

The Author, Audience and Purpose of James
Text: James 1:1

Main Idea: James authored this letter to comfort his former church members in the midst of their unjust suffering and to confront them for the worldliness that continued to define their daily lives.

Sermon Outline:

I. Who Was James?

II. Who Was James Writing To?

III. Why Did James Write This Book in the First Place?

A. To Comfort 

B. To Confront