The Message of James.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Motyer, J. Alec.

Series:

The Bible Speaks Today

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian life.

Faith.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (187 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Westmont : InterVarsity Press, 2021.

Summary:

The apostle James addressed his readers directly and pointedly, using vivid images from ordinary life and attention-gripping statements. In this revised BST volume, J. Alec Motyer's rich exposition brings James's letter to life for today's readers, drawing out memorable themes such as the link between enduring trials and maturity, the implications of careless and evil words, the need for purity, and more.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

General Preface

Author's preface

Chief abbreviations

Introduction

James 1:1

1. Setting the scene

James 1:2-4

2. The life-giving trial

James 1:5-11

3. The way of wisdom

James 1:12-19a

4. A battle of wills

James 1:19b-25

5. The life-giving word

James 1:26-27

6. Transition: the Father's children

James 2:1-7

7. Denying our faith

James 2:8-13

8. Obedient faith

James 2:14-26

9. The proving of faith

James 3:1-12

10. The master key

James 3:13-18

11. The two wisdoms

James 4:1-10

12. The beginning of wisdom

James 4:11 - 5:6

13. Areas of high risk

James 5:7-12

14. Enduring to the end

James 5:13-20

15. The last word: prayer and care

Study guide

The Bible Speaks Today: Old Testament series

The Bible Speaks Today: New Testament series

The Bible Speaks Today: Bible Themes series

Notes

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ISBN:

9780830825110

0830825118

OCLC:

1257075644