The message of James : the tests of faith / J. Alec Motyer.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Edition: Revisedition. editionDescription: 1 online resource (xiii, 225 pages)Content type:
  • text
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  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS2785 .M477 2021
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Contents:
The life-giving trial (1:2-4) -- The way of wisdom (1:5-11) -- A battle of wills (1:12-19a) -- The life-giving Word (1:19b-25) -- Transition : the Father's children (1:26-27) -- Denying our faith (2:1-7) -- Obedient faith (2:8-13) -- The proving of faith (2:14-26) -- The master key (3:1-12) -- The two wisdoms (3:13-18) -- The beginning of wisdom (4:1-10) -- Areas of high risk (4:11-5:6) -- Enduring to the end (5:7-12) -- The last word : prayer and care (5:13-20).
Subject: 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.
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Includes bibliographical references.

Setting the scene (1:1) -- The life-giving trial (1:2-4) -- The way of wisdom (1:5-11) -- A battle of wills (1:12-19a) -- The life-giving Word (1:19b-25) -- Transition : the Father's children (1:26-27) -- Denying our faith (2:1-7) -- Obedient faith (2:8-13) -- The proving of faith (2:14-26) -- The master key (3:1-12) -- The two wisdoms (3:13-18) -- The beginning of wisdom (4:1-10) -- Areas of high risk (4:11-5:6) -- Enduring to the end (5:7-12) -- The last word : prayer and care (5:13-20).

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.

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