What does James chapter 1 verse 1 mean?

Answer 1

Although many in the Judeo-Christian religion have all but forgotten the 'Lost Tribes of Israel' after their dispersion in circa 722-718 BC by Assyria, God simply has not. James' salutation is to these physical peoples whom Josephus noted were a massive group of offspring near the Caucasus Mountain area. Here James is also including the new Church disciples who have now been grafted onto the 'wild olive tree' (see Romans 11:16-25).

Answer 2

It is best not to put your trust in earthly possessions that pass

away. We just use them for a little while on the earth, and then they

pass on to someone else. Our earthly body is not made for eternity. It

is just a house we dwell in here on the earth. This is not speaking of

the Godly rich, but of those who have ways that cause them to be rich.

This is speaking of those who are thinking, not of life eternal, but

life in the here and now. The rich, who put their trust in their

wealth, have no future with God.

Answer 3

James, as head of the Church of God at Jerusalem, is addressing his 'circular letter' to all Christian Churches as well as the lost tribes living to the north which have now become a massive group of peoples. The vast majority of these peoples were poor.

James encourages them accept those trials we each go through as a way of producing patience so them may become perfect as God is perfect (see Matthew 5:48). All must avoid serving two masters - James calls these 'double-minded' (see Matthew 6:24).

Do not worry about becoming rich as this all fades away like the grasses and flowers rise momentarily in their glory in the morning but succumb to the heat of the afternoon. Overcome temptations and receive the 'crown of life' which Jesus promised to all those who love Him by 'imitating' (meaning of disciple) Him and we will become a kind of 'firstfruits' of His Creation. Don't think you know it all but rather be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath (outline of James). Lastly, be doers of the Word and not just hearers (see Isaiah 55:6-3; 2 Timothy 2:15; Philippians 2:16; and Titus 1:9).

Answer 4

James is speaking about those individuals who are 'double-minded' or the literal meaning is 'two souls.' These individuals have one part of them set on God while the other part is still set on the ways of this world which creates constant conflict with the person (see Matthew 6:24).

Answer 5

It means James a book of The Bible chapter 1 verses 2-3