The Message of James
The Tests Of Faith
Published on 6. April 2021
240 pages
978-1-78359-074-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
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978-1-78359-074-2 (9781783590742)
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Person
Alec Motyer was Vice Principal of Clifton Theological College and vicar of St Luke's, Hampstead, before becoming Principal of Trinity College, Bristol, UK. He is much loved on both sides of the Atlantic as a Bible expositor and a prolific author. He is the Old Testament editor of the IVP commentary series, The Bible Speaks Today.
Content
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
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
