The Book of James
The Book of James in the New Testament is traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus. This James, also known as James the Just, was not only the brother of the Messiah but also a prominent leader in the early Christian church in Jerusalem. Unlike some of the apostles, who were recognized for their missionary journeys, James's influence was more local, yet his contributions to the early church and Christian theology remain profound. According to tradition, James was martyred around AD 62 or 69, having been stoned to death by the Pharisees under the orders of High Priest Ananus ben Ananus.
As a leader in the Jerusalem church, James would have been deeply immersed in both Jewish and early Christian teachings, making him a key figure in bridging the gap between these two worlds. His upbringing alongside Jesus would have given him unique insights into the teachings and nature of Christ, which is reflected in the epistle's tone and content. Although James is often overshadowed by apostles like Peter and Paul in Christian history, his letter stands as a timeless and practical guide to Christian living.
In his epistle, James highlights the power of the "Word" and the necessity of living in alignment with Him. As the brother of Jesus, James would have had great knowledge of the TRUTH. He addresses the need to accepting the "Word" that is planted in you. Throughout my ministry I reveal the "Word" as audible, not merely written. In early biblical times the "Word" spoke to His people. James would have had better knowledge of His brothers schizophrenical/prophetical knowledge than most.
One of his most well-known exhortations is his call for believers to be "doers of the "Word", and not hearers only" (James 1:22). This message underscores the central theme of the epistle: true faith is not merely by intellectual or verbal human standards, but it must be lived out through actions. James stresses that the life of a believer in the "Word" is one of practical, tangible faith that manifests itself in deeds, not just in teachings.
James 1:21 "Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted (ἔμφυτος) G1721 in you, which can save you."
Emphytos (Greek: ἔμφυτος, Strong's G1721) is an adjective that means "implanted," "inborn," or "innate." It refers to something that is deeply rooted or naturally present within a person or thing. In a biblical context, it often relates to moral qualities, virtues, or divine truths that are implanted within a person's heart or soul by God.
A key element in James’s message is the relationship between faith and works. In James 2:17, he makes the bold statement that faith without works is dead. This teaching has sparked much debate throughout Christian history, particularly during the Protestant Reformation when the question of justification by faith alone versus faith accompanied by works was fiercely debated. Martin Luther famously referred to the Book of James as an epistle of straw because of its emphasis on works. However, a closer reading of James reveals that he is not undermining the foundational Christian belief in salvation by faith, neither am I, but rather emphasizing that genuine faith naturally produces good works. For James, faith and works are not in competition but are two sides of the same coin. A living faith is one that transforms the heart and compels believers to act in ways that reflect the true nature of Christ, shown to us by Jesus, who understood who the "Word" is.
Ezekiel 1:3 the word of the Lord was made to Ezekiel,
Jeramiah 1:4 And the word of the Lord was made to me, and said,
Satan has a "Word" of his own, and his "Word' is where the suffering of Schizophrenia comes from.
Matthew 4:3 And the tempter came nigh, and said to him,
James’s letter is addressed to the twelve tribes in the dispersion (James 1:1), which refers to Jewish Christians living outside of Israel. These early believers were likely experiencing persecution, social isolation, and hardship, which makes James's focus on endurance in trials particularly relevant. Satan will cause persecution on those who know the TRUTH, whether through the means of schizophrenia aimed to cause you to murder as he did Andrew Magill who said, "Somebody UP THERE told me to do it, I knew it was the right thing to do, so I did it," in order to lock you up or stop you by suicide as he tried to do with Jesus. "THROW YOURSELF DOWN." Andrew Magill, was not sick. SATAN SPOKE TO HIM, Christ did too. I know this because Andrew also said, "What, dad, your God?" I did the same think in relation to my Pastor. I said, "What, Pat, your God? For the both of us, his dad was God and so was my Pastor. Only they weren't really God. God played the role of these two men for the two of us, because He couldn't say He was God. He needed someone we would trust. Because God/Satan convinced Andrew to murder and tried to do the same to me. I urge you to read my story: HERE! Watch Andrews story: HERE!
If you pass the test, he will then persecute you through the means of others because they do not have love for the truth, and NO BODY WILL BELIEVE THE "WORD" SPEAKS TO YOU. Which is the purpose of my ministry: to reveal the audible "Word" of God. To teach the TRUTH, in order to find His prophets. I typically do not preach a message on how we are to live Godly lives. I do not discredit the need to do so, because that is one of the main themes in the book of James. I simply aim to show the world what is lacking in our doctrines so that we can SAVE SOULS TOGETHER. The message I am bringing combined with the teachings of a Christ like character already distributed in our world, WILL SAVE SOULS, and relive MILLIONS WHO ARE SUFFERING.
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