James: Faith That Works

One of the most practical books in the New Testament, the book of James is a call to action. This epistle focuses on the outworking of the Christian life, pointing us to the necessary relationship between faith and works. In a world of trials, temptation, conflict, and conceit, James urges us to demonstrate our faith through the way we live.

Pastor Kent Hughes walks readers through what James has to teach us about persevering through suffering, taming the tongue, recognizing true wisdom, and living out the Word of God. With relevant discussions and practical applications, this commentary will help anyone teaching or studying the letter of James understand a crucial truth about genuine faith: it always produces good works.

Part of the Preaching the Word series.

1. Count It All Joy (1:1–4)
2. If Any of You Lacks Wisdom (1:5–8)
3. Wisdom for the Humble and the High (1:9–12)
4. The Source and Course of Temptation (1:13–15)
5. The Goodness of God (1:16–18)
6. Accepting the Word (1:19–21)
7. Doing the Word (1:22–25)
8. Acceptable Religion (1:26, 27)
9. The Folly of Favoritism (2:1–7)
10. The Perils of Favoritism (2:8–13)
11. Real Faith, Part 1 (2:14–19)
12. Real Faith, Part 2 (2:20–26)
13. The Peril of Teaching (3:1, 2)
14. The Mighty Tongue (3:3–12)
15. Wisdom from Below (3:13–16)
16. Wisdom from Above (3:17, 18)
17. Troubles’ Source (4:1–3)
18. He Gives Us More Grace (4:4–6)
19. The Gravity of Grace (4:7–10)
20. Watch What You Say (4:11, 12)
21. Deo Volente (4:13–17)
22. Riches That Corrode (5:1–6)
23. Patient Till He Comes (5:7–9)
24. The Perseverance of Job (5:10, 11)
25. Straight Talk (5:12)
26. The Divine Prescription for Healing (5:13–16)
27. The Prayer of the Righteous (5:16–18)
28. Spiritual Reclamation (5:19, 20)