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Synoptic Gospels
A careful comparison of the four Gospels reveals that Matthew, Mark and Luke are noticeably similar, while John is quite different. The first three Gospels agree extensively in language, in the material they include, and in the order in which events and sayings from the life of Christ are recorded. [from the NIV Study Bible]
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/synoptic_gospels.php
Andrew Bonar : ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS
There are many wonderful things in this epistle. Sometimes we are told to look up to the 'heavenly places;' sometimes to look back, past eternity; and again we are told to look far forward, into the 'ages to come.' Men used to come to Ephesus to see the great temple of Diana...
http://sermonindex.net/modules/articles/index.php?view=article&aid=6
James 2: 14-26 - Into Thy Word Ministries
Do Faith and Works Go Together? Real, impacting, effectual faith will have results. It will be lived out! Faith is received alone, but it does not just stand alone; it is to be shown. Faith will be backed up by the proof that it is present in a person.
http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=33633&columnid=3803
James Outline - Into Thy Word Ministries
James draws principally from Psalm 15 and Matthew, chapters 5 through 7. How do we react to pressure? Faith will not break when it is real, even when times are dire. We are stable because who we are in Christ and not because of our circumstances.
http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=33618&columnid=3803
James Introduction Part II
Background Setting for the Gospel of James. James is primarily speaking to Jews living in Jerusalem who are starting to face persecution. Given the period; it has only been a decade since Jesus’ death and resurrection. The Pharisees had started to persecute the early Christians.
http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=33617&columnid=3803
