The Message of James (The Bible Speaks Today | BST)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
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.
- Applies the truth of Scripture to everyday life in the contemporary world
- Engages a variety of readers with accessible, nontechnical language
- Analyzes the flow of thought in passage-by-passage exposition
- Provides insightful treatment of key themes
Top Highlights
“James is not trying to banish planning from our lives, but only that sort of self-sufficient, self-important planning that keeps God for Sunday but looks on Monday to Saturday as mine.” (Page 161)
“James’ practical letter finds its focus in one set of topics: it is a letter about relationships.” (Page 25)
“The control of the tongue is more than an evidence of spiritual maturity; it is the means to it.” (Page 121)
“Prayer may not remove the affliction but it most certainly can transform it.’” (Page 188)
“The great talker is rarely a great listener, and never is the ear more firmly closed than when anger takes over.” (Page 65)
J. Alec Motyer (M.A., B.D., D.D.) was formerly principal of Trinity College in Bristol, England. He has extensive experience in parish ministry and is well known as a Bible expositor.
