The Message of James
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, New Testament, Commentaries
| Author: | J. Alec Motyer | ISBN: | 9780830897902 |
| Publisher: | IVP Academic | Publication: | May 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | IVP Academic | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Alec Motyer |
| ISBN: | 9780830897902 |
| Publisher: | IVP Academic |
| Publication: | May 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | IVP Academic |
| Language: | English |
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's letter to life for today's reader. Alec Motyer is himself gripped by James's 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's 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 in life.
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's letter to life for today's reader. Alec Motyer is himself gripped by James's 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's 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 in life.
