Chapter 1
[1] Antiquities of the Jews , Book 20, chap. 9, sec. 1 [2] Ecclesiastical History, 1995, pages 75-76. [3] Memoirs, Book V. [4] Available as a pdf from https://www.desiringgod.org/books/dont-waste-your-cancer accessed May 18, 2020. [5] Chapter 12, “Communicable Attributes of God” in Systematic Theology, 194.Chapter 4:
[6] Interestingly, the original Greek word translated “tempted” may also be translated “trial.” The sense is best determined by context. If God is immediately behind the action, the word should be translated “trial.” If Satan is immediately behind the action, the word is best translated “temptation.” When God tests, it is for good; our good and His glory. When Satan tempts, it is always for bad; bringing about evil. [7] 31 Days of Purity, ed., Tim Challies; https://www.challies.com/articles/31-days-of-purity-the-joy-of-salvation; accessed May 20, 2020Chapter 8:
[8] I am indebted to David Roper for the essence of this illustration though he utilizes it differently in his helpful book on James: Growing Slowly Wise: Building a Faith that Works (Grand Rapids: Discovery House, 2000), 56-57.Chapter 8:
[9] Commentary on James 2. “William Barclay’s Daily Study Bible” https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dsb/james-2.html 1956-1959 (accessed May 21, 2020).Chapter 9:
[10] Commentary on James 2. “William Barclay’s Daily Study Bible” https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dsb/james-2.html 1956-1959 (accessed May 21, 2020).Chapter 10:
[11]Paraphrase of John Calvin, Antidote to the Council of Trent (1547), responding to Canon 11 of the sixth session. [12] Edwards was an 18th Century pastor who preached in America in the mid-1700s. He was also the founding president of what is now Princeton University. [13] Available at http://www.biblebb.com/files/edwards/truegrace.html accessed July 11, 2017Chapter 12:
[14] Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology (page 1145). [15] The Works of John Newton, Volume I. [16] Reformation & Revival Vol.9, Winter 2000, 19).”Chapter 13:
[17] “10-Year-Old With Matches Started a California Wildfire,” The New York Times, November 1, 2007. [18] “The Power of the Tongue,” available at https://www.danielakin.com/the-power-of-the-tongue/ accessed May 24, 2020. [19] Source unknown.Chapter 14:
[20] I cannot recall the source of this quote, but I believe I heard it on a recorded sermon of one of Prime’s students.Chapter 15:
[21] cf. ESV and NIV.[22] Barclay, William. Daily Study Bible, Chapter 4, available at https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dsb/james-4.html accessed May 25, 2020.
[23] “A Wartime Bomb, Unearthed in Germany, Recalls Darker Days,” available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/28/world/europe/decades-later-germans-still-dread-the-bombs-that-didnt-go-off.html accessed May 25, 2020.
[24] I believe this to be the proper translation rather than the capital “S” of the NKJV. At the same time, the text could refer to the Holy Spirit in the following rendering: “The Spirit who dwells in us opposes our jealousy.”Chapter 17:
[25] Alec Motyer, The Message of James: The Bible Speaks Today (Downers Grove: IVP, 1985), 157.Chapter 18:
[26] G.F. Barbour, The Life of Alexander Whyte, D.D., Hodder & Stoughton; Seventh Edition edition (1925), 316.Chapter 19:
[27]Chapman, J. Wilbur. “One Day,” ca. 1908, Public Domain [28]Ryle, J.C., Expository thoughts on the Gospels, with the text complete, Volume 1 (London: William Hunt and Company), 352. [29]Piper, John, “I Seek Not What is Yours, but You” available from https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/i-seek-not-what-is-yours-but-you, accessed May 27, 2020. [30]Alcorn, Randy. The Treasure Principle (Colorado Springs: Multnomah, 2001), 73.Chapter 20:
[31]Henry, Matthew. James – Commentary On The Whole Bible: Volume VI-III-Titus – Revelation ed. by Anthony Uyl (Woodstock, Ontario: Devoted Publishing), 140.
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[32] I am indebted to Tim Keller for this phrase “Your hand is always on the Bible,” heard in his sermon, “Communication” available at https://gospelinlife.com/downloads/communication-5831/ accessed May 28, 2020.Chapter 22:
[33] Scriven, Joseph. “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” 1855, Public Domain [34]Robertson, A.T., Word Pictures in the New Testament; James 5 available https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rwp/james-5.html accessed May 28, 2020.Chapter 24:
[35] Robinson, Robert. “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” 1758, Public Domain [36] Confessions, Book I, Chapter 1. [37] Crosby, Frances J. “Rescue the Perishing.” 1869, Public DomainAppendix:
[38]Wade, John Frances. “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” 1751, Public Domain
