Is the book of James doctrinally applicable to the tribulation?
The book of James was written to the Jews (James 1:1), not to the body of Christ. Many fundamental Christians understand that and believe that James is only applicable to the Jew in the tribulation period. But I have a follow-up question for you. What about the historical application? The people who received this letter (inspired by God) telling them that they had to have faith and works in order to be saved. It was written to the 12 tribes scattered abroad. The Jews at that time received this letter and had to (under the authority of the Word of God) apply it doctrinally to their lives. There had to be a group of believers that were saved the same way the tribulation saints will be saved (faith and works as James 2 lays out) not according to the gospel of Grace. If you try to make this book only applicable to the future tribulation saints, then you discount the historical veracity of Scripture. There are three applications of all scripture (historical, doctrinal and inspirational) and
