James 1:18
The Scripture
(18) Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
James begins by addressing believers who have been called to a good work, urging them to be pure and free from deceit. He warns that true faith is proven by actions, not just words, and that the letter will be tested with trials to reveal genuine faith. The chapter emphasizes that faith without works is dead.
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