Text: James 1:1

Main Idea: The Background and Greeting of the Book of James.

Background and Greeting (vs. 1)

1. Who? -James, Son of Joseph, the Half-Brother of Jesus

2. When? -The Middle to Late A.D. 40s

3. Where? -Written in Jerusalem to Jewish Christians outside Jerusalem

4. Why? -To Encourage and Challenge Christians who were Scattered Abroad

5. What? -Genuine Christian Faith is Practically Lived out in Actions

6. How? -A General Letter of Teachings with Proverbial Wisdom