The thesis of this paper is that the content and shape of James’s Christology, construed as a relation between the believer and the risen Lord, is analogous only to how Jewish monotheists related to their covenant deity, YHWH. God wants us to show mercy to others, in fact, He commands it Shortly after choosing His twelve Apostles, Jesus spoke in front of a large. For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy mercy triumphs over judgment. It then analyzes James’s Christology as a whole in relational categories. The Bible teaches us that if we want to receive mercy, we must show mercy to others. After that, it proceeds to enter into James’s Christology by examining a critical text: James 5:1-11. 2 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 1My brothers, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Then the thesis briefly surveys how James talks about “God” in his letter. make is to comminication what they bible has to say about being a person that tithes. 1:1 2:1) in ways analogous to how Jewish people related to their covenant God. It then proceeds to survey recent scholarship on the issue of ancient Jewish monotheism to provide categories for understanding whether or not James relates to “Lord Jesus Christ” (Jas. The thesis begins with a survey of recent scholarship on James’s Christology to situate the current debate on whether or not he has a divine Christology. Secondary literature that relates to the topic is also considered. Also examined is early Jewish literature and Jewish Scriptures that have historical or literary relevance to James. We see from the Bible that the earliest disciples asked Jesus to increase their faith. The primary evidence for this study is the letter of James. It specifically deals with whether James has a divine Christology or not. This work examines Christology in the letter of James.
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