God's grace enables the Christian
Trails are things that test your faith
The Christian knows that true enabling graces comes from God
True Christian growth includes knowing why we believe what we believe and do what we do. James wants the believer to understand the reason and purpose of their life.
Trials occur in areas of weakness.
James highlights barriers: doubt and functional barriers that have the same effect (ignorance, faithlessness, disobedience)
Faith in God is trusting He will do what He says,