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    The Two Wisdoms: An Exposition on James
    The Two Wisdoms: An Exposition on James
    The Two Wisdoms: An Exposition on James
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    The Two Wisdoms: An Exposition on James

    By Dr. Brian J. Bailey

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    Dr. Bailey’s book the Two Wisdoms is an excellent exposition of the Epistle of James that reveals the significant difference between godly wisdom and the wisdom of this world. As we become armed with an understanding of the need of wisdom, we will become ready to prayerfully move on with God in faith and good works, in order to successfully navigate through the storms of life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZion Christian Publishers
    Release dateAug 11, 2014
    ISBN9781596651609
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      The Two Wisdoms - Dr. Brian J. Bailey

      THE TWO WISDOMS

      The Epistle of James

      Version 1.2

      Dr. Brian J. Bailey

      The Two Wisdoms—The Epistle of James

       © 1997 by Brian J. Bailey

      Front cover design

      © 2006 Zion Fellowship, Inc.

      All Rights Reserved

      All Scripture quotations in this book are taken from the

      King James Version Bible unless otherwise stated.

      Published by Zion Christian Publishers

      Revised December 2009 and

      Published as an e-book on July 2014

       in the United States of America

      E-book ISBN 1-59665-160-1

      For more information, please contact:

      Zion Christian Publishers

      A Zion Fellowship ® Ministry

      P.O. Box 70

      Waverly, New York 14892

      Phone: (607) 565 2801

      Toll free: 1-877-768-7466

      Fax: 607-565-3329

      http://www.zcpublishers.com/

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

      Editorial team: Carla Borges, Mary Humphreys, David Kropf, Justin Kropf, Lois Kropf, and Caroline Tham.

      We wish to extend our thanks to these dear ones for without their many hours of invaluable assistance, this book would not have been possible. We are truly grateful for their diligence, creativity, and excellence in the compilation of this book for the glory of God.

      THE FIVE PRINCIPAL THEMES OF THE EPISTLE OF JAMES

      1 The necessity of wisdom

      2 The control of the tongue

      3 Faith without works is dead

      4 Impartiality

      5 Prayer

      PART ONE

      The Introduction

      1:1

      1:1 - James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. James, the author of this epistle, was the oldest of Christ’s brothers, whom Mary and Joseph had after the birth of Jesus. According to New Testament history, James was martyred in A.D. 62. He was recognised as the leader of the Jewish Church in Jerusalem.

      James begins by introducing himself as the servant of God. The Greek word doulos translated servant literally means a slave. There is much lost in this translation.

      Our understanding today of a servant is much different than a servant (or slave) in New Testament times. We think of a servant as a person who is employed. In our times, a servant has certain rights. However, in Roman times, a slave had no rights whatsoever. A slave was completely dependent upon his master for everything, including his life, because the master had the right of life and death over his slave. Therefore, when James says he is the servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, he is saying that he has surrendered all his rights to the Lord. He submitted his life to Him, and lived only to serve his Master—the Lord Jesus Christ.

      To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad. James addressed his letter to the 12 tribes of Israel that were dispersed throughout the world. We know from scriptural and secular accounts that there were many times in the history of Israel when the Lord’s people were dispersed, having been taken captive by surrounding heathen nations. They were taken to Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, and Persia initially. This is evident in Acts chapter 2, when Jews from all over the world had gathered at Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Acts 2:5 says, And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. (See Acts 2:5-13.)

      The historian Philo recorded the words of King Agrippa, who said to Emperor Caligula, Jerusalem is the capital of most countries. The reason for this incredible statement is that Jews had taken residence in virtually every colony and nation of the Roman Empire, and they regularly sent their temple tithes to Jerusalem.

      Today, Jerusalem preoccupies the thoughts of the world leaders, and will continue to do so until Jesus comes. When He does, Jerusalem will become His holy capital and residence. All nations then will come to worship Him in the temple that will be built according to the vision of the prophet Ezekiel (cf. Ezek. 40-48).

      As believers, we are the spiritual seed of Christ, and have been grafted into Israel. Therefore, although it is addressed to the 12 tribes of Israel that were scattered throughout the world, the epistle of James is also very pertinent to us.

      PART TWO

      The Purpose of Trials

      1:2-12

      The purpose of trials, as seen in James 1:2-12, is to work out patience (or endurance) in our lives, which will make us complete and perfect in Christ.

      1:2 - My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers [or various] temptations. The Greek word peirasmos translated temptation in the KJV means a putting to proof. The New King James Version reads: "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials."

      In this verse, James is not speaking of moral temptations, but of trials and testings. Divers means various or many-faceted. God tests us in every area of our lives so that we will be vessels fit for the Master’s use. One faulty area of our lives can ruin us.

      We need to determine the source of trials. Many trials are God-originated. He tests us to purify us and to make us more like Him. However, when we ignore the Lord’s warnings or we do things that are unwise, often we can bring upon ourselves an unnecessary trial and undue pressure. Even these man-made trials, however, can work together for good for those who love the Lord (Rom. 8:28).

      Peter, for example, set himself up for an unnecessary test by proudly declaring that he would never forsake the Lord. Because of this, Peter failed and almost gave up, but the Lord worked through this trial to turn it into a blessing.

      Christ said in His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:10-12: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice! We need to see trials from the Lord’s perspective. Trials are actually stepping-stones to a higher plain of glory in the Lord.

      When we face trials, we will either be overcomers who rejoice in the Lord, or we will become bitter (cf. Heb. 12:15). A rejoicing spirit will safeguard our hearts from bitterness. Solomon said in Proverbs 17:22, A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Joyfulness actually has been proven to be a healing tonic to the soul and body. On the other hand, a person who is plagued by melancholy, complaining, and sadness is more likely to become physically ill. Yes, the joy of the Lord is our strength (Neh. 8:10)!

      The Lord tests His people to purify them and make them more like Him. Malachi 3:3 speaks of the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. The Lord is like a Refiner of gold. He passes us through fiery trials to purify us of impurities and less valuable metals so that we may be totally pure.

      1:3-4 - "Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect

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