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