| James Contributor(s): Briscoe, Stuart (Author), McQuoid, Elizabeth (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 178359523X ISBN-13: 9781783595235 Publisher: IVP OUR PRICE: $7.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Devotional - Religion | Biblical Meditations - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5" W x 6.9" (0.25 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As leader of the Jerusalem church, what words of encouragement would James write to these persecuted Christians? Perhaps a little surprisingly, his key message was: faith works. Genuine belief inevitably transforms our speech, suffering, compassion for the poor, humility, prayers, priorities, and, frankly, every other aspect of life. In 5 chapters James introduces and briefly touches upon a whole variety of issues that concern the new believers. In a simple, forthright style he urges them to live out their faith, knowing that God's grace is sufficient for every trial and that there is a value and purpose to their suffering. James' own life illustrated this message. He had grown up with Jesus and was naturally sceptical about his brother's Messianic claims. But a post-resurrection encounter with Jesus revolutionised his life. He was transformed from a vocal critic into a key leader of the early church and prime mover in the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15). |
Contributor Bio(s): Briscoe, Stuart: - 50164McQuoid, Elizabeth: - Elizabeth McQuoid (M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois) is a trustee of Keswick Convention and a speaker at women's events. She has written several Bible studies. |
