Most theologians believe that James, the half brother of Jesus, wrote the epistle titled James. In my study of the book, I discovered another reason for believing that Jesus' half brother is the author of the book. It has to do with the fact that there are so many parallels to the Gospels. In chapter one of James alone, at least 7 parallel can be found.
James 1:2 parallels Matthew 5:11
James 1:4 parallels Matthew 5:48
James 1:5 parrallels Matthew 7:7
James 1:6 parallels Matthew 9:29
James 1:17 parallels Matthew 7:11
James 1:22 parallels Matthew 7:24
James 1:23 parallels Matthew 7:26
These parallel scripture passages in James indicates that the author must have had a pretty close and intimate relationship with Jesus and the events before his resurrection and ascension. The lesson today for you and I... the more intimate we become with Jesus the more our life will parallel that of Jesus. In other words, the more we commune with Jesus the more we will be like Jesus in thought and deed.
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