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James is one of the most direct and to the point books on godly living in the entire bible. Theres not a single person on the planet that could not learn something applicable from book of James.
@@JesusLordOfLords455 it does not. They go hand in hand. It is not works that saves us, but faith. However, genuine faith leads to a renewed person, which leads to obedience, which leads naturally to works. It’s simply the natural course of living your life in surrendering to God. Instead of being “my works saved me” it is “because of what you’ve already done for me, I will do my works.” The lack of that change just blatantly shows that nothing has changed for the person, and that they merely made an in the moment emotion driven choice, or they think that just saying they believe will save them, but that’s not the case. Remember that Jesus said “depart from me, for I never knew you” to people who called Him teacher, not unbelievers.
From Uganda with a Muslim background, born again, and now doing theology these videos of Tim and Micky have aided my understanding of the Bible tremendously ...besides I love cartoons. May God bless the work of their hands and continue to use them(Tim and Micky) for the benefit of His Kingdom Amen.
@@josephbelov6212 literally the whole letter of James oppose to the teachings of Paul. Paul teaches the message of faith, and just with faith you'll get salvation, faith alone without work. But James teaches to work and follow the will of god that were taught by Jesus, and says that faith alone is like no faith, to have faith you have to do the works. And (Matthew 7:21-23) perfectly describes teachers as paul and their followers. "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness."
My faith needs to be stronger. I need to be better, nicer, and stop giving into things that are temporary while God is eternal. I’m almost 19, I pray I have a lot of time to grow as a person and get better! I pray that the person I love comes to follow Christ as well. They don’t really believe, and they’ve tried- so that makes me really sad.
Be encouraged. Keep your eyes on Jesus and let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father, which is in heaven. Just keep your friend in prayer. The seed has been planted. Someone will water it and GOD will give the increase. Bless you
May I recommend the book “Christianity for people who aren’t Christians” by James Emery White. It’s a very easy read and I felt like it addressed all the hang ups I had myself
Yes its so clear that James 2 talks about Faith alone saves from hell and works are not necessary for salvation, yet we should do works to perfect our faith
How can you say you believe if you keep doing the things that are contrary to that belief? I'm not convinced that Faith Alone will save us from Damnation if our Works do not prove our Faith. You can't serve God with your words and serve the devil with your actions.@@traesaint9328
Yeah, it basically proves that many will say lord, lord and Jesus will say depart from me for I knew you not. It's a scary book that warns us that our actions in life better line up with our So-Called Faith.
I hate to do this to you because it's not fair and kind of off-topic but James wrote one of THE MOST anxiety producing verses of the bible: "Now to him that knows the good he ought to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (See James 4:17) If that verse doesn't keep you under eternal condemnation then NOTHING will. Who can honestly say that he's doing everything he can 24/7? It's the stuff of psychosis. Indeed, God Himself cannot save you from such sin. John talks about the "sin unto death". I think James defines it. Paul talks about freedom from sin but James is the master of putting you right back in bondage.
@@Esico6 I can say the same! I had "lost" my job in a strange circumstance 4 months ago and it had made me anxious and worried about my future. But I remember the Lord will always take care of us which made me choose to trust in Him. In my time of struggle with trusting and worrying like on and off switch and lots of tears, I was reading psalms to remind me how great God is and He will take care and provide to those who put faith in Him. While unemployed, I was being provided small income as a freelancer. Now I have got the full time job after few months. It was not a easy journey but having faith make it so worth it. So praise and glory be to God!
@@GizmoFromPizmo "Who can Honestly say he's doing everything he can, 24/7? It's the stuff of psychosis. Indeed, God Himself cannot save you from such sin." I'm sorry you believe that. I think that Jesus teaches otherwise. "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:24-26 NIV Nobody can do their all 24/7. That's the entire point of Jesus coming to save us- because we ourselves cannot. James 2:10 says anyone who breaks even one part of the law is guilty of breaking all of it. Paul writes that the wages of sin is Death but God's gift is eternal life in Jesus. Peter writes that Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross. Jesus paid for all sin, once for all. James' point here is not "If you miss your chance to do something good you're eternally condemned". His point is to encourage us to live out our faith in our actions. If you've been forgiven and loved by Jesus, and you love Him and call Him Lord, you'll serve Him by serving those in need. I pray that you find encouragement in the Gospel, and be free from your anxiety.
For years I have been struggling with consistent bible studying. There are particular scriptures I love to read including James, but I generally don't do wide reading of other books. I've prayed several times for a passion to be more consistent and excited about bible study. Bible Project is an answer to my prayers. The bible just make so much literary sense to me now. I was searching for something completely different on UA-cam when I stumbled upon this channel. Thank you to everyone on this amazing Spirit inspired team!
My names is Matthew James, I never read these passages as an adult but, now that I have, I've actually personally experienced everyone of these concepts (not saying I'm perfect lol at all). These are truly invaluable lessons & ways of viewing life. It brought me to tears to finally understand & see the purpose in my past suffering. Ty so much for making these in such a clear, accurate, & understandable, way
The letter of St. James is my favorite place in scripture, and that’s tough to claim as there is so much to love. But James - Jacob - is a great floor plan for living a Christian life. I know it by heart because I read it everyday before my evening reading of the Holy Bible (wherever I am at the time) and it’s always uplifting. Before my morning reading I always latch onto a Psalm. Is not our Lord God magnificent? This presentation of St. James is a delight and I’m glad you made it. Peace to you.
I started reading the Bible last year, When I began re-reading it I discovered Bible Project. It clears things up for me as I'm not always able to de cipher everything. For me you are a literal GOD send. Thank you for this. Jesus' blessings on everybody and here's an early Merry Christmas
It proves to me that my Faith is Dead, and I need to figure out how to align my works with my profession of faith. I find the book to be the second most important teaching compared to the words of Jesus.
@@penknight8532Your Honesty is like Honey! Soak in Scripture say it outLOUD as you listen to it over and over. You just got cold like most! I got hot 11 years ago after stepping out on God didn’t step in a church for over 45yrs! But God got a hold of me assured me that His Love never wained all HE wanted was for me to Come Back Home! The porch Light was on, the table had a place set waiting for me. You just look to the One who loves you unconditionally and get as close to HIM as you can. It’s all about Relationship with Him anyway! Read James, Psa 139, Isaiah 40! : 11 He will gather HIS flock that’s Jesus HIS SELF! Ezk 34 read the whole chapter that’s how God sees you. He KNOWS! He has always Loved you. When you realize just how Much The Good Shepherd Loves you it’s life changing and He makes it pretty easy! It’s been good talking to you Thank you for your Honesty! It’s like a Diamond 💎 in the rough!
@@penknight8532You know, your faith is t Really dead… you just haven’t fed it! Faith is like a muscle! It’s like your leg has been in a full cast for 3 months. That muscle has no strength. It will bounce back when you start moving it at first, the start exercising it. Then you can start weight bearing and give yourself some time and you’ll come back stronger than before! It’s not really dead in fact you’ve used your faith with your honesty! It’s beautiful like the way the body is put 2gether! The way every function of your body without you even thinking about it or even knowing what’s going on! And to think… get a load of this dude. The Word says that He numbers the hairs on your head. Each hair HAS A NUMBER assigned to it by God! Only He could do such a thing. But I was feeling pretty alone and depressed and I saw my hair that had fallen out after washing it. I was reminded of that verse. So instead of being sickened by seeing that hair I began thinking about it. And when we’re under more stress our hairs fall out more! Then deep inside me I felt God tell me that hair not only has a number, but I think about you so much that I KNOW what you were stressed about that caused that hair to come out too soon! Then the heavy… He told me I have been counting your hairs since you were in your Mothers womb. I’ve counted every hair you’ve ever had 1,2,3, all the way to today. That hair has a number that I have assigned to it! Haha I thought He only counted the stars or things in the heavens! His thoughts towards us is… awesome! We really just need to KNOW this God who Loves us So Much. Cuz I can tell you too God has been counting your hairs and He KNOWS those things that you’ve been stressing you out!
You guys are truly doing the Lords work! "let Patience have her work in you so that you may be entire lacking nothing " Apostle James has so many punch lines! He truly read Proverbs, thanks for that revelation. The power of the Tongue too!
All Scripture is inspired and beneficial, but I must say that I find such comfort when I study The Letter of James. And I do read it often. It's a powerful guide for so many aspects of life! Through some very difficult times, it has given me hope and perspective. This lesson on The Letter of James is a blessing! Thank you for helping me to better understand it. "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself', you do well." - James 2:8
I am in college getting finishing my bachelors degree and every week a part of the New Testament Interpretation homework is watching several of the BibleProject's videos... I love it so much. Thank you for making God's Word visual and rich with His truth.
Very well explained brother !I had decided to do a thorough self study on the Book of James during this lockdown ,to obey what God says .I made all the makings on my Bible as per your chart .Lovely Overview !Glory to God and we thank God for your life and effort !Thank You !God Bless!
You guys rock! These are so well done for both 'baby Christians' and those who have been Jesus followers for a long time who have never been able to really put all the pieces together in such an easy to understand fashion. really helps set the tone before digging into the book.
As you are a part of my weekly study, I need to say "thank you" for the organized/visual&audio/comprehensible/impartial/knowledgeable overview. It's a great opening every time I begin, to get a good handle on the setting, audience, time, etc. You are greatly appreciated!!!
Truly A Eye Opening Video for the followers of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior!!! Thank you for this inspirational pieces! May God Bless all of you! Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord! Amen!!!
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. -James 1:22 I think James embodied this in his own life. Praise be for this book that can be a blessing for generations.
This book truly hits home when it says: "Behold the ships also: though they are so big and are driven are fierce winds are yet guided by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. And the tongue is also a small member and boasts great things, see how a small fire spreads to a large forest!" And: "The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective!"
This has been one of my favorite books of the Bible. I felt this book 📖 in my soul. Great Wisdom And Teachings! Thank you Bible Project for outlining this book and further explanation of the important aspects of this book.
As I read the Bible I watch the video for each book that I'm reading several times. It really helps me understand and visualize everything that was going on during the time it was written.
There's so much positivity in the comments section of each and every video. It's so wholesome. I am not a Christian but I love your videos and I've learnt so much about love, live and humanity. Kudos.
When I get rich I'm throwing money at this channel cause the fact that this helps me understand the scripture so much better this is priceless,for now im gonna give what I can bless yall.
Thank you for helping me understand the word of God! When I watch your videos I get excited about reading God's word. It really is the greatest book ever written!
when i watch these videos, it puts so much context into my mind that when i read, i get a deeper revelation. it is unreal. thank you guys! appreciate the videos.
I'm glad I found these cartoons. They're funny, but they're also good because they explain the books of the Bible in a way that's easy to understand. This make reading the Bible fun (or at least interesting and a lot less of a chore that I 'should' do). There are some hard parts and a lot of sad, offensive and outrageous parts of the Bible. Just like there's sad, offensive and outrageous people in the world. At times the Bible is hard to understand and trying to fit one part to the next part, or to the previous part gets confusing. It's really nice to have these videos. Sometimes the simplest is the best.
James 4 really speaks to me with such classics as "draw near to God and He will draw near to you," "resist the devil and he must flee," and "cleanse your hands...and purify your minds ye double-minded." (honorable mention: "you do not have because you do not ask" - I personally wince at this one because it was used improperly over me by a false teacher - but God is GOOD!)
This is a terrific example of the Bible challenge us to be our best selves. I’m personally trying to break my bad habit of quietly judging others who do wrong or speaking before thinking, and the Book of James continuously reminds me why betterment is important. I have a ways to go, but making progress feels great.
the explanation on Wholeness totally got me , Thanks for this wonderful summary . James is my favorite chapter in bible next to Luke , the more I read more I'm renewed evetime Praise to God forever!!
P.S. A few years ago I started to study the book of James (Jacob). I read it repeatedly in different translations and commentaries. However I still learned several new things in this video I just watched. Thanks again!
This is hands down my favorite book of the New Testament because of the purpose it accomplishes. Everybody who somehow gathered the idea that the law was done away would find this book to be a whole stumbling block to their doctrine; right when they thought they were free to walk however they wanted James summoned the Word of obedience back to our memory right when it was needed. 💥
I have to say I'm so glad that you have made this channel. I love reading my bible but I am a huge visual learner and these videos are such a helpful tool. Very easy to understand, visually appealing and fun. Love what you have done and I'm so grateful. God bless 😊
Just found y'all and it had to be God because iv been struggling bad with my life and Iv found myself in high anxiety and depression this short video helped me a lot just now. Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoy the narration and renderings...one suggestion, huge...the royal Torah law is summed up as "love your neighbor...as your self." Don't leave off "as your self"...people who do not know how to love themselves envaribly project their pain unto others in the form of control, manipulation, willfulness, and the like...that is not love, it is actions born out of fear and anxiety. To love the self is to love the entire self, including the dark/shadow side, own it, embrace it, understand it and have self-compassion with it. To deny it, keeps it alive and creates a person living a double life, a split self always struggling for authenticity. Don't overlook "as yourself." Keep up the good work!
Hey guys, I love your videos especially the ones on general topics of the Bible, they are beautiful and deep. Thank you for that. But this morning I stubble upon this one and usually I don't watch those but earlier I've actually been led to read the book of James and I had mixed feelings about it, lots of questions etc... and your video brought peace to my heart and understanding to my brain. You guys have been to me like Philip was to the Ethiopian. Thank you a lot. I needed your video this morning. :)
wow wow wow wow wow Praise be to God for your gift to the world, i just wanna shout of joy for this Im going to pray that God keeps sending you money and wisdom, knowledge and Understanding to do this by Chapters instead of just Books and themes God bless you.
I just wanna cry with Joy how much this means to me. Literately im crying right now ..... God bless you Guys i wish i could met you and let me clean your feet both of you. seriously . No lie
🎉 too often I feel so lost. I have listened to the book and never really heard the word. Today I sought out your video to help me go a bit deeper. These videos are amazing and inspiring. Thank You 🙏
Thank you for all these Great Resources available to gain a comprehensive out look on the Books of the Bible, all the Glory be to GOD in JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!
I think at some point in our lives we all try to find out "niche" or "reason for being in life." As Christians we may specifically describe it as our "calling" in life. What an outstanding video this is and very timely as my bible study group and congregation is discussing the Book of James. I have seen the 2 Timothy video - another masterpiece. Well done to the creators of these videos and God bless you all in your endeavors of spreading "The Word!"
James we can assume didn't enjoy it as by the time of Jesus' ministry he was a skeptic of Jesus and didn't come to believe in his promises until he witnessed Christ return from the dead
Actually that relationship is what I find so compelling about James, how many people can go from seeing their brother who they grew up as a a little brother to the messiah, It would take something massive to make anyone any that about their sibling. I love how God uses all of these worldly relationships and peoples worldly reactions and evils to show his great love and power to make all evil right.
I'm not if you guys will see this but....I want to thank you guys for doing these videos! They have been such a blessing to me...Keep doing them, be encouraged in the Lord
Praise God for the ministry you all are doing... Thank you for all the work you all put in. We are praying this ministry grows through the power of the Holy Spirit and reaches the corners of the world. We also are happy to pray for anyone who would like prayer. God Bless..
This is my favorite epistle because James states outright that what we do is just as important as what we believe. The other apostles don't deny this but James makes it very clear.
Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Isaiah 45:20-22 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that setup the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save. Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? Who hath told it from that time? Have not I the LORD? And there is no God else beside me; a just God and a saviour there is none beside me. Look unto me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God and there is none else. ALL PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ISRAEL!!🙏 SHALOM
I'm afraid not. There is a lot of debate as to the relationships Jesus had with the rest of his family because of ambiguous Greek and Aramaic wording and idioms. For instance, they describe James (Jacob) in this video as being Jesus' half-brother, assuming him to be a younger son of Mary and Joseph. The earliest traditions reject this, though, and the Catholic and Orthodox churches consider it blasphemy. Other proposals are that James was an older step-brother of Jesus -- Joseph's son by another marriage, from which he became a widower. Still another proposal is that James was a cousin of Jesus by Joseph's brother Clopas and his wife "the other Mary." It wouldn't be the first time a cousin is referred to as a brother in the Bible, because the scriptures use the same word to describe literal brothers as well as cousins, nephews, uncles, and other kinsmen.
If you read 1 Chronicles, it lists the genealogy that leads to Jesus. Just not entirely to the end to when Jesus is born. But the first 5 books of NT should say a lil bit more of it as well.
@kacangbumbu987 perfectly put. People seem to forget the fact that Mary and Joseph were Jewish... Actually, that Jesus and his disciples were Jewish. Peter had a mother in law so he was married... Mary and Joseph were engaged and, in that the time and context, why would they not have any other children? But why those details aren't mentioned in the books? Well, I don't think knowing who Jesus second or third brother is important to our salvation xD Maybe in the coming kingdom we will all know something~
Invading the principalities of the prince of the power of the air with the Gospel! Yeshua bless you for this wonderful work. Deepens my understanding and fuels my fire for more scripture.
I trusted in the Lord of Jesus Christ as my personal savior into my heart through faith alone, and not of works, by accepting his free gift of salvation, by his grace on February 16, 1996, each day, I confess sins for process of sanctification, to receive Jesus Christ as your personal savior, please refer to Matthew 10:28, John 3:16-18:36, 5:24, 6:37:47, 10:27-29, 14:6, Acts 2:38, 16:30-31, Luke 15:10, Romans 1:16, 3:23, 4:5, 6:23, 10:9-10:13, Ephesians 2:8-10, and Titus 3:5. God bless the world, and thank you for sharing.
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How awesome is that?! I just found this UA-cam channel, like 2 weeks ago and IT IS AMAZING and I AM SOO THANKFULL!
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same here!
I’m going to a Christian school next year
Amen 🙏🏾
James is one of the most direct and to the point books on godly living in the entire bible. Theres not a single person on the planet that could not learn something applicable from book of James.
Your Labour in the Lord is not in vain. Thanks for the presentation.
Yes!
Amen.
Speaks against Paul's grace message,...just saying.
@@JesusLordOfLords455 it does not. They go hand in hand. It is not works that saves us, but faith. However, genuine faith leads to a renewed person, which leads to obedience, which leads naturally to works. It’s simply the natural course of living your life in surrendering to God. Instead of being “my works saved me” it is “because of what you’ve already done for me, I will do my works.” The lack of that change just blatantly shows that nothing has changed for the person, and that they merely made an in the moment emotion driven choice, or they think that just saying they believe will save them, but that’s not the case. Remember that Jesus said “depart from me, for I never knew you” to people who called Him teacher, not unbelievers.
I'm consistently mind-blown at how consistent God is. He doesn't EVER contradict Himself. His ways are so perfect!!
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Amen! 🙌🏻 👑
Amen
Well idk about that. Get circumcised, don’t get circumcised. Eat pork, don’t. Women can and can’t teach. There’s lots of contradictions
Every time I start reading a new book in the Bible I watch one of these videos and they get me SO exciteddd!
Same.
Me too!
Me too… It truly is a gift 😊
hey, me too! blessings to you.
Me too 😇
From Uganda with a Muslim background, born again, and now doing theology these videos of Tim and Micky have aided my understanding of the Bible tremendously ...besides I love cartoons. May God bless the work of their hands and continue to use them(Tim and Micky) for the benefit of His Kingdom Amen.
James was Muslim he did not believe in Trinity or Paul's lies and distortions
@@logicunbiased no proof
Happy for you brother! May Jesus Christ bless you with his truth
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Without proof you're just another fool, my friend. Sorry, but that's how it works.
@@josephbelov6212 literally the whole letter of James oppose to the teachings of Paul.
Paul teaches the message of faith, and just with faith you'll get salvation, faith alone without work.
But James teaches to work and follow the will of god that were taught by Jesus, and says that faith alone is like no faith, to have faith you have to do the works.
And (Matthew 7:21-23) perfectly describes teachers as paul and their followers.
"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness."
“A beautifully crafted punch in the gut”, perfectly worded, I love it
Haha I know right!
Amen!
I thought he was mixing his metaphors...but ok.
Wise words from you BlueBoy.Kudos
I’m using that tonight! We are starting a series on James and that encapsulates it perfectly!
You guys have increased my faith. Thank you for serving us so well.
Jacob Torrey God bless you on this amazing journey !
Yessir they did for me too (:
More than that these guys are one of the reasons I have found my faith in Christ even though was indoctrinated in a different religion.
Mine too
@Robert Sixsmith When the trumpets blow, you will know..
My faith needs to be stronger. I need to be better, nicer, and stop giving into things that are temporary while God is eternal. I’m almost 19, I pray I have a lot of time to grow as a person and get better!
I pray that the person I love comes to follow Christ as well. They don’t really believe, and they’ve tried- so that makes me really sad.
Be encouraged. Keep your eyes on Jesus and let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father, which is in heaven. Just keep your friend in prayer. The seed has been planted. Someone will water it and GOD will give the increase. Bless you
May I recommend the book “Christianity for people who aren’t Christians” by James Emery White. It’s a very easy read and I felt like it addressed all the hang ups I had myself
Amen❤ You have a faithful heart, I can tell:) It’s very inspiring!
Please, do not marry a non-believer.
So far, James is my favourite book in the bible, I appreciate how direct it is.
Yes its so clear that James 2 talks about Faith alone saves from hell and works are not necessary for salvation, yet we should do works to perfect our faith
How can you say you believe if you keep doing the things that are contrary to that belief? I'm not convinced that Faith Alone will save us from Damnation if our Works do not prove our Faith. You can't serve God with your words and serve the devil with your actions.@@traesaint9328
What do you mean, James is very vague
U mean to say faith with out works is dead.. Faith and alone are never used in the bible ❤@@traesaint9328
How do you like Paul's letters/epistles in the bible?
I’m Greek and the fact that you addressed the Jacob and James situation first thing in the video helped a lot cause I was very confused at first!😅
Ox mia Ellinida D:
I wonder why his name has been changed so drastically. In Spanish it's Santiago, like why haha
The power of the Holy Spirit lol
You were confused because Δημήτρης is often badly translated as Jim
Kathleen Arapoglou hahaha true 😂
James 2:26 "..the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
One of my favourite books in the Bible, praise God!
Yeah, it basically proves that many will say lord, lord and Jesus will say depart from me for I knew you not. It's a scary book that warns us that our actions in life better line up with our So-Called Faith.
@@penknight8532 So many people both directly and indirectly don’t believe in the work that God did unfortunately.
James is one of my most beloved and favorite books of the Bible. I come to this book a lot.
Same here
Ur book at the library?
How about Paul's?
I like it to
6:20 you have to CHOOSE between anxiety and trust. That was such an important statement that goes beyond the teaching of this video.
yes!!
You can give your worries to the Lord as its said by Jesus. I did it and he took my worries in a heartbeat. God is great.
I hate to do this to you because it's not fair and kind of off-topic but James wrote one of THE MOST anxiety producing verses of the bible: "Now to him that knows the good he ought to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." (See James 4:17)
If that verse doesn't keep you under eternal condemnation then NOTHING will. Who can honestly say that he's doing everything he can 24/7? It's the stuff of psychosis. Indeed, God Himself cannot save you from such sin.
John talks about the "sin unto death". I think James defines it. Paul talks about freedom from sin but James is the master of putting you right back in bondage.
@@Esico6 I can say the same! I had "lost" my job in a strange circumstance 4 months ago and it had made me anxious and worried about my future. But I remember the Lord will always take care of us which made me choose to trust in Him. In my time of struggle with trusting and worrying like on and off switch and lots of tears, I was reading psalms to remind me how great God is and He will take care and provide to those who put faith in Him. While unemployed, I was being provided small income as a freelancer. Now I have got the full time job after few months. It was not a easy journey but having faith make it so worth it. So praise and glory be to God!
@@GizmoFromPizmo "Who can Honestly say he's doing everything he can, 24/7? It's the stuff of psychosis. Indeed, God Himself cannot save you from such sin."
I'm sorry you believe that. I think that Jesus teaches otherwise.
"Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:24-26 NIV
Nobody can do their all 24/7. That's the entire point of Jesus coming to save us- because we ourselves cannot. James 2:10 says anyone who breaks even one part of the law is guilty of breaking all of it. Paul writes that the wages of sin is Death but God's gift is eternal life in Jesus. Peter writes that Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross.
Jesus paid for all sin, once for all.
James' point here is not "If you miss your chance to do something good you're eternally condemned". His point is to encourage us to live out our faith in our actions. If you've been forgiven and loved by Jesus, and you love Him and call Him Lord, you'll serve Him by serving those in need. I pray that you find encouragement in the Gospel, and be free from your anxiety.
For years I have been struggling with consistent bible studying. There are particular scriptures I love to read including James, but I generally don't do wide reading of other books. I've prayed several times for a passion to be more consistent and excited about bible study. Bible Project is an answer to my prayers. The bible just make so much literary sense to me now. I was searching for something completely different on UA-cam when I stumbled upon this channel. Thank you to everyone on this amazing Spirit inspired team!
Oh praise Jesus !
My names is Matthew James, I never read these passages as an adult but, now that I have, I've actually personally experienced everyone of these concepts (not saying I'm perfect lol at all). These are truly invaluable lessons & ways of viewing life. It brought me to tears to finally understand & see the purpose in my past suffering. Ty so much for making these in such a clear, accurate, & understandable, way
The letter of St. James is my favorite place in scripture, and that’s tough to claim as there is so much to love. But James - Jacob - is a great floor plan for living a Christian life. I know it by heart because I read it everyday before my evening reading of the Holy Bible (wherever I am at the time) and it’s always uplifting. Before my morning reading I always latch onto a Psalm. Is not our Lord God magnificent? This presentation of St. James is a delight and I’m glad you made it. Peace to you.
The book of James is very scary and powerful but no way it Trumps the words of Jesus.
I started reading the Bible last year, When I began re-reading it I discovered Bible Project. It clears things up for me as I'm not always able to de cipher everything. For me you are a literal GOD send. Thank you for this. Jesus' blessings on everybody and here's an early Merry Christmas
After I read a book I watch your videos and read it again. It opens up a new perspective and deeper understanding. Thank you. God bless your works
The book of James is in my face and punches me in the gut. It’s one of the checks and balances book that straightens me up in my walk with Jesus!
It proves to me that my Faith is Dead, and I need to figure out how to align my works with my profession of faith. I find the book to be the second most important teaching compared to the words of Jesus.
You’re Beautiful inside and out!
@@penknight8532Your Honesty is like Honey! Soak in Scripture say it outLOUD as you listen to it over and over. You just got cold like most! I got hot 11 years ago after stepping out on God didn’t step in a church for over 45yrs! But God got a hold of me assured me that His Love never wained all HE wanted was for me to Come Back Home! The porch Light was on, the table had a place set waiting for me. You just look to the One who loves you unconditionally and get as close to HIM as you can. It’s all about Relationship with Him anyway! Read James, Psa 139, Isaiah 40! : 11 He will gather HIS flock that’s Jesus HIS SELF! Ezk 34 read the whole chapter that’s how God sees you. He KNOWS! He has always Loved you. When you realize just how Much The Good Shepherd Loves you it’s life changing and He makes it pretty easy! It’s been good talking to you Thank you for your Honesty! It’s like a Diamond 💎 in the rough!
@@penknight8532You know, your faith is t Really dead… you just haven’t fed it! Faith is like a muscle! It’s like your leg has been in a full cast for 3 months. That muscle has no strength. It will bounce back when you start moving it at first, the start exercising it. Then you can start weight bearing and give yourself some time and you’ll come back stronger than before! It’s not really dead in fact you’ve used your faith with your honesty! It’s beautiful like the way the body is put 2gether! The way every function of your body without you even thinking about it or even knowing what’s going on! And to think… get a load of this dude. The Word says that He numbers the hairs on your head. Each hair HAS A NUMBER assigned to it by God! Only He could do such a thing. But I was feeling pretty alone and depressed and I saw my hair that had fallen out after washing it. I was reminded of that verse. So instead of being sickened by seeing that hair I began thinking about it. And when we’re under more stress our hairs fall out more! Then deep inside me I felt God tell me that hair not only has a number, but I think about you so much that I KNOW what you were stressed about that caused that hair to come out too soon! Then the heavy… He told me I have been counting your hairs since you were in your Mothers womb. I’ve counted every hair you’ve ever had 1,2,3, all the way to today. That hair has a number that I have assigned to it! Haha I thought He only counted the stars or things in the heavens! His thoughts towards us is… awesome! We really just need to KNOW this God who Loves us So Much. Cuz I can tell you too God has been counting your hairs and He KNOWS those things that you’ve been stressing you out!
Thanks for that word. Jesus really used you to speak to me with that comment.
I am a Bible teacher, and I watch and recommend my disciples to watch your videos! Truly amazing!
@@moxieownage disciples, means people who study the Bible with me
I hope they will not be your disciples, but Jesus' disciples! ;)
My daughter's ,middle school youth group uses these videos to kick off each of their book studies. They are SO HELPFUL!!!!
Thank you as always. May everyone at the Bible project and their families and their families’ families experience the blessing and favor of God.
You guys are truly doing the Lords work!
"let Patience have her work in you so that you may be entire lacking nothing "
Apostle James has so many punch lines! He truly read Proverbs, thanks for that revelation.
The power of the Tongue too!
All Scripture is inspired and beneficial, but I must say that I find such comfort when I study The Letter of James. And I do read it often. It's a powerful guide for so many aspects of life! Through some very difficult times, it has given me hope and perspective. This lesson on The Letter of James is a blessing! Thank you for helping me to better understand it. "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself', you do well." - James 2:8
I am in college getting finishing my bachelors degree and every week a part of the New Testament Interpretation homework is watching several of the BibleProject's videos... I love it so much. Thank you for making God's Word visual and rich with His truth.
I wish I could like this more than once. perfect way to start my morning. thank you for all the work you put into these videos.
Laura Jay Exactly! I'm sure they put days into these videos. Their awesome. ❤️️
Laura Jay me too !lol😌God bless !and have a great day !
Laura Jay
Yea I was watching it to start of my morning too
Laura Jay
Yea I was watching it to start of my morning too
Very well explained brother !I had decided to do a thorough self study on the Book of James during this lockdown ,to obey what God says .I made all the makings on my Bible as per your chart .Lovely Overview !Glory to God and we thank God for your life and effort !Thank You !God Bless!
You guys rock! These are so well done for both 'baby Christians' and those who have been Jesus followers for a long time who have never been able to really put all the pieces together in such an easy to understand fashion. really helps set the tone before digging into the book.
As you are a part of my weekly study, I need to say "thank you" for the organized/visual&audio/comprehensible/impartial/knowledgeable overview. It's a great opening every time I begin, to get a good handle on the setting, audience, time, etc. You are greatly appreciated!!!
Truly A Eye Opening Video for the followers of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior!!! Thank you for this inspirational pieces! May God Bless all of you! Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord! Amen!!!
I am consistently blown away by the clarity and efficiency of these book overviews, as well as the immaculate annimations. Bravo.
Bullion and cabbage
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. -James 1:22
I think James embodied this in his own life. Praise be for this book that can be a blessing for generations.
This book truly hits home when it says:
"Behold the ships also: though they are so big and are driven are fierce winds are yet guided by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. And the tongue is also a small member and boasts great things, see how a small fire spreads to a large forest!"
And:
"The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective!"
I like James. It helps to keep me humble and "in check" 🙌
This has been one of my favorite books of the Bible. I felt this book 📖 in my soul. Great Wisdom And Teachings! Thank you Bible Project for outlining this book and further explanation of the important aspects of this book.
As I read the Bible I watch the video for each book that I'm reading several times. It really helps me understand and visualize everything that was going on during the time it was written.
There's so much positivity in the comments section of each and every video. It's so wholesome. I am not a Christian but I love your videos and I've learnt so much about love, live and humanity. Kudos.
When I get rich I'm throwing money at this channel cause the fact that this helps me understand the scripture so much better this is priceless,for now im gonna give what I can bless yall.
I am filled with joy to see how most of the comments is sencere towards helping one and another in love where questions were asked. Great to see this
"He wants to get in your business and challenge how you live" 😇
Hello Dana
Thank you for helping me understand the word of God! When I watch your videos I get excited about reading God's word. It really is the greatest book ever written!
4:24 love the "Your life is just a mist" kind of alluding to Hevel in Ecclesiastes.
when i watch these videos, it puts so much context into my mind that when i read, i get a deeper revelation. it is unreal. thank you guys! appreciate the videos.
I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am for this video. You're helping me so much with Bible study. Thank you so much. God bless you.
James is one of my favourite books of the bible.
Thank you for this bible study 📚
a beautifully crafted punch in the gut for the people who want to follow jesus
Amen And God Bless You And Anyone That Reads This ❤
I’m a visual learner and your videos really help me to understand the Bible better! May God bless you!!❤
I studied this during lockdown with my KYB ladies group- wow, what a powerful book, it was like heart surgery. Much needed
The way you teach and present each scripture is so easy to learn even a 2yr can understand it. Thank you.
I'm glad I found these cartoons. They're funny, but they're also good because they explain the books of the Bible in a way that's easy to understand. This make reading the Bible fun (or at least interesting and a lot less of a chore that I 'should' do).
There are some hard parts and a lot of sad, offensive and outrageous parts of the Bible. Just like there's sad, offensive and outrageous people in the world.
At times the Bible is hard to understand and trying to fit one part to the next part, or to the previous part gets confusing. It's really nice to have these videos. Sometimes the simplest is the best.
James is the book that God used to transform my life! The you for the exegesis.
James 4 really speaks to me with such classics as "draw near to God and He will draw near to you," "resist the devil and he must flee," and "cleanse your hands...and purify your minds ye double-minded." (honorable mention: "you do not have because you do not ask" - I personally wince at this one because it was used improperly over me by a false teacher - but God is GOOD!)
"This is a beautifully crafted punch in the gut for those who want to follow Jesus." Amen!
This is a terrific example of the Bible challenge us to be our best selves. I’m personally trying to break my bad habit of quietly judging others who do wrong or speaking before thinking, and the Book of James continuously reminds me why betterment is important. I have a ways to go, but making progress feels great.
These videos are rich and deep!
They are helping me to more about the Lord and His character!
the explanation on Wholeness totally got me , Thanks for this wonderful summary .
James is my favorite chapter in bible next to Luke , the more I read more I'm renewed evetime
Praise to God forever!!
P.S. A few years ago I started to study the book of James (Jacob). I read it repeatedly in different translations and commentaries. However I still learned several new things in this video I just watched. Thanks again!
This is hands down my favorite book of the New Testament because of the purpose it accomplishes. Everybody who somehow gathered the idea that the law was done away would find this book to be a whole stumbling block to their doctrine; right when they thought they were free to walk however they wanted James summoned the Word of obedience back to our memory right when it was needed. 💥
I have to say I'm so glad that you have made this channel. I love reading my bible but I am a huge visual learner and these videos are such a helpful tool. Very easy to understand, visually appealing and fun. Love what you have done and I'm so grateful. God bless 😊
Just found y'all and it had to be God because iv been struggling bad with my life and Iv found myself in high anxiety and depression this short video helped me a lot just now. Thank you.
Glory be to God for this wonderful lesson. Truly a beautiful letter by Jaakov
There is so much in this video. Replayed several times - now time to explore the word more
Thank you for this video! I love the book of James. It's definitely a hard pill to swallow. Be blessed you all.❤️️
Thoroughly enjoy the narration and renderings...one suggestion, huge...the royal Torah law is summed up as "love your neighbor...as your self." Don't leave off "as your self"...people who do not know how to love themselves envaribly project their pain unto others in the form of control, manipulation, willfulness, and the like...that is not love, it is actions born out of fear and anxiety. To love the self is to love the entire self, including the dark/shadow side, own it, embrace it, understand it and have self-compassion with it. To deny it, keeps it alive and creates a person living a double life, a split self always struggling for authenticity. Don't overlook "as yourself." Keep up the good work!
Hey guys, I love your videos especially the ones on general topics of the Bible, they are beautiful and deep. Thank you for that. But this morning I stubble upon this one and usually I don't watch those but earlier I've actually been led to read the book of James and I had mixed feelings about it, lots of questions etc... and your video brought peace to my heart and understanding to my brain. You guys have been to me like Philip was to the Ethiopian. Thank you a lot. I needed your video this morning. :)
Awesome
great outline of my fav NT book--thanks
wow wow wow wow wow Praise be to God for your gift to the world, i just wanna shout of joy for this Im going to pray that God keeps sending you money and wisdom, knowledge and Understanding to do this by Chapters instead of just Books and themes God bless you.
I just wanna cry with Joy how much this means to me. Literately im crying right now ..... God bless you Guys i wish i could met you and let me clean your feet both of you. seriously . No lie
We will meet one day ;)
omg i was shouting for joy at this video too!
🎉 too often I feel so lost. I have listened to the book and never really heard the word. Today I sought out your video to help me go a bit deeper. These videos are amazing and inspiring. Thank You 🙏
I just typed in James to find some commentaries and your site came up. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. They are the best.
Hello Rena how are you doing today
This is sound doctrine. Thanks for these videos.
Thank you so much for these videos. Presenting The Holy Bible in this structural way has helped me a lot with understanding His Word.
Thank you for all these Great Resources available to gain a comprehensive out look on the Books of the Bible, all the Glory be to GOD in JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!
I can not believe I'm just coming across your videos. You are a gem. God bless you abundantly above and beyond. 🙏🏽
I love; a new meaning about the Bible i will give it 10 thumbs up
I'm reading the Bible and these videos help me so much in my understanding. Thank You so much for what you do.
We all have a role in this dice game of life
I think at some point in our lives we all try to find out "niche" or "reason for being in life." As Christians we may specifically describe it as our "calling" in life. What an outstanding video this is and very timely as my bible study group and congregation is discussing the Book of James. I have seen the 2 Timothy video - another masterpiece. Well done to the creators of these videos and God bless you all in your endeavors of spreading "The Word!"
This is my favorite Book of the Bible! Thanks for representing it so well!
These definitions help me to receive clarity when reading the bible thank you it is so important to me
Bro Jacob is a lucky dude, growing up with Jesus. That would be one of the coolest yet easiest siblings to grow up with, think about it
Growing up with a perfect sibling......James probably had a hard time trying to live up to Jesus’ reputation
James we can assume didn't enjoy it as by the time of Jesus' ministry he was a skeptic of Jesus and didn't come to believe in his promises until he witnessed Christ return from the dead
Actually that relationship is what I find so compelling about James, how many people can go from seeing their brother who they grew up as a a little brother to the messiah, It would take something massive to make anyone any that about their sibling. I love how God uses all of these worldly relationships and peoples worldly reactions and evils to show his great love and power to make all evil right.
He loved Jesus and all but actually didn't believe him to be God and thought he was looney until he witnessed the resurrection LOL.
@@Walkinjoy Well, Christ was never claiming to be God in the first place. He was saying God sent him.
One of the better videos. Nice work. The Torah IS Freedom and Blessings, Proverbs calls it Light.
I'm not if you guys will see this but....I want to thank you guys for doing these videos! They have been such a blessing to me...Keep doing them, be encouraged in the Lord
Praise God for the ministry you all are doing... Thank you for all the work you all put in. We are praying this ministry grows through the power of the Holy Spirit and reaches the corners of the world. We also are happy to pray for anyone who would like prayer. God Bless..
How beautiful is it to ultimately be blessed through pain and poverty? I'm very blessed! The mysteries of God are astounding.
This is my favorite epistle because James states outright that what we do is just as important as what we believe. The other apostles don't deny this but James makes it very clear.
James 2:13 Mercy triumphs over judgment. That's the Cross.
The mercy was Christ taking our judgment.
Ronald Simmons I got the same name as him I feel happy 👍
Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap
Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
Isaiah 45:20-22 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that setup the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.
Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? Who hath told it from that time? Have not I the LORD? And there is no God else beside me; a just God and a saviour there is none beside me.
Look unto me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God and there is none else.
ALL PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ISRAEL!!🙏 SHALOM
❤, wonderful. The book of James is a book very dear to my heart. You can tell he was a gentle soul
This is SO well done. Tim Mackie is a great teacher.
He just fell in the river and went to the casino. Duh
Your right on trusting and learning and changing our outlook.
We are having bible study at home during the Covid-19 breakout. Theses videos are helpful!
Its true for me too in this time of lockdown at home...
Thank you JESUS for this video and please allow it to acknowledge us about the books of the Bible according to your wil
Can you make video of Jesus family tree? Including all his relatives, please.
Have you looked at Numbers in the King James bible?
I'm afraid not. There is a lot of debate as to the relationships Jesus had with the rest of his family because of ambiguous Greek and Aramaic wording and idioms. For instance, they describe James (Jacob) in this video as being Jesus' half-brother, assuming him to be a younger son of Mary and Joseph. The earliest traditions reject this, though, and the Catholic and Orthodox churches consider it blasphemy. Other proposals are that James was an older step-brother of Jesus -- Joseph's son by another marriage, from which he became a widower. Still another proposal is that James was a cousin of Jesus by Joseph's brother Clopas and his wife "the other Mary." It wouldn't be the first time a cousin is referred to as a brother in the Bible, because the scriptures use the same word to describe literal brothers as well as cousins, nephews, uncles, and other kinsmen.
If you read 1 Chronicles, it lists the genealogy that leads to Jesus. Just not entirely to the end to when Jesus is born. But the first 5 books of NT should say a lil bit more of it as well.
@kacangbumbu987 You're wrong ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@kacangbumbu987 perfectly put. People seem to forget the fact that Mary and Joseph were Jewish... Actually, that Jesus and his disciples were Jewish. Peter had a mother in law so he was married... Mary and Joseph were engaged and, in that the time and context, why would they not have any other children?
But why those details aren't mentioned in the books? Well, I don't think knowing who Jesus second or third brother is important to our salvation xD
Maybe in the coming kingdom we will all know something~
Invading the principalities of the prince of the power of the air with the Gospel!
Yeshua bless you for this wonderful work. Deepens my understanding and fuels my fire for more scripture.
I trusted in the Lord of Jesus Christ as my personal savior into my heart through faith alone, and not of works, by accepting his free gift of salvation, by his grace on February 16, 1996, each day, I confess sins for process of sanctification, to receive Jesus Christ as your personal savior, please refer to Matthew 10:28, John 3:16-18:36, 5:24, 6:37:47, 10:27-29, 14:6, Acts 2:38, 16:30-31, Luke 15:10, Romans 1:16, 3:23, 4:5, 6:23, 10:9-10:13, Ephesians 2:8-10, and Titus 3:5. God bless the world, and thank you for sharing.
So the book of James has really more depth than what I already know. Thank you Bible project for making this video. God bless you and your ministry.
Always feel challenged by James - so appreciate this overview
Wow, what a beautiful summary of the Book Of James....Must read again and again
Wow! So incredibly well done! I am learning so much through these blessed artistic videos. Thank you so much!
May I follow Jesus Christ all the way and everyday!👍✝️👍