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In support of James as the author, as the Epistle indicates, is its simplicity of introduction of the author (who would be familiar to all) and linguistic similarities between this Epistle and a speech given by James in [[Acts of the Apostles]] chapter 15.
In support of James as the author, as the Epistle indicates, is its simplicity of introduction of the author (who would be familiar to all) and linguistic similarities between this Epistle and a speech given by James in [[Acts of the Apostles]] chapter 15.
== Thomas Aquinas on the Epistle of James ==
== Thomas Aquinas and the Epistle of James ==
[[Image:Saint Thomas Aquinas.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Thomas Aquinas]] ]]
[[Image:Saint Thomas Aquinas.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Thomas Aquinas]] ]]
In Christian theology, "the [[doctrine]] of [[justification]] concerns [[God]]’s [[Grace|gracious]] judicial verdict in advance of the day of [[judgment]], pronouncing guilty [[sin]]ners, who turn in self-despairing trust to [[Jesus Christ]], [[Forgiveness|forgiven]], acquitted of all charges and declared morally upright in God’s sight."<ref>[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-doctrine-of-justification/#:~:text=The%20biblical%20doctrine%20of%20justification,place%20when%20a%20person%20believes. The Doctrine of Justification], The Gospel Coalition website</ref>
In Christian theology, "the [[doctrine]] of [[justification]] concerns [[God]]’s [[Grace|gracious]] judicial verdict in advance of the day of [[judgment]], pronouncing guilty [[sin]]ners, who turn in self-despairing trust to [[Jesus Christ]], [[Forgiveness|forgiven]], acquitted of all charges and declared morally upright in God’s sight."<ref>[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-doctrine-of-justification/#:~:text=The%20biblical%20doctrine%20of%20justification,place%20when%20a%20person%20believes. The Doctrine of Justification], The Gospel Coalition website</ref>
Aquinas interpreted James 2:24 ("A man is justified by works and not by faith alone") not as being contradictory of Paul's teachings, but as an explanation of what bona-fide, saving faith looks like in actuality. He believed that works are not a separate requirement for salvation, but rather the outward manifestation of an inward and truly living faith.
Aquinas interpreted James 2:24 ("A man is justified by works and not by faith alone") not as being contradictory of Paul's teachings, but as an explanation of what bona-fide, saving faith looks like in actuality. He believed that works are not a separate requirement for salvation, but rather the outward manifestation of an inward and truly living faith.
The website The Bible and Catholic notes about Aquinas and the Epistle of James:
{{Cquote|St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that wisdom is a kind of practical know-how in life as a Christian; knowing how to discern, judge, and direct the happenings in life. This is what James says God will give generously, through the gift of the Holy Spirit.So, ask for wisdom; ask for that practical discernment in life. But also ask for ever deeper and stronger faith. Whilst James does tie his remarks here to asking for wisdom, there is a wider principle at play; something that we can see in so many of Jesus’ miracles that are based on faith, so approach God and ask in faith for everything that you need and the wisdom to know what that is.<ref>[https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/the-letter-of-james-chapter-1/#:~:text=This%20teaching%20on%20prayer%2C%20and,to%20know%20what%20that%20is. Sharing
The Letter of James: Chapter 1]</ref>}}
== Martin Luther and the Epistle of James ==
== Martin Luther and the Epistle of James ==