Message of James
The Tests Of Faith
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Paperback / softback
£10.99
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN: 9781789742176
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 15/04/2021
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
As a good communicator, James addressed his readers directly and pointedly, with vivid images from ordinary life and attention-gripping statements.
This rich exposition brings James' letter to life for today's reader. Alec Motyer is himself gripped by James' energy and concern for practical Christianity. The letter shows how a genuine faith is a tested faith; how encounter with difficulties is an essential part of the growth to Christian maturity. This book powerfully brings out James' memorable themes - the link between enduring trials and maturity; the question of perfection; the good gifts of God; faith, works and Christian concern in a world of human need; the implications of careless and evil words; the meaning of war; the church and healing; confession of sin; and the need for active purity of life.
For James, genuine Christianity is practical. It is a tested faith. In this admirable exposition, Alec Motyer captures James' forthright and powerful message for today.
Contents
General preface ix
Author's preface xi
Chief abbreviations xii
Introduction 1
1. Setting the scene (1:1) 13
2. The life-giving trial (1:2-4) 19
3. The way of wisdom (1:5-11) 26
4. A battle of wills (1:12-19a) 36
5. The life-giving word (1:19b-25) 52
6. Transition: the Father's children (1:26-27) 62
7. Denying our faith (2:1-7) 69
8. Obedient faith (2:8-13) 83
9. The proving of faith (2:14-26) 94
10. The master key (3:1-12) 106
11. The two wisdoms (3:13-18) 117
12. The beginning of wisdom (4:1-10) 128
13. Areas of high risk (4:11 - 5:6) 143
14. Enduring to the end (5:7-12) 161
15. The last word: prayer and care (5:13-20) 175
Study guide 204