Are there different degrees of faith? Is faith always proven only by works? James provides hard-hitting and practical answers to timeless questions of the Christian faith, including teachings on how to acquire wisdom, avoid hypocrisy, and master one's language.
"The Epistle of James has been compared to the wisdom-infused writings of the Old Testament, especially the book of Proverbs, because of its direct and biting statements that urge to live wisely. "- John MacArthur
Table of contents
Foreword Introduction Summary 1. The man and his message 2. From Trial to Triumph - Part One 3. From Trial to Triumph - Part Two 4. The source of temptation 5. Born for Holiness 6. Faith in Action - Part One 7. Faith in Action - Part Two 8. Condemnation of Favoritism in the Church - Part One 9. Condemnation of Favoritism in the Church - Part Two 10. Dead Faith 11. Living Faith 12. Taming the tongue 13. Earthly Wisdom and Wisdom from Above 14. The Danger of Being Friends with the World 15. Approaching God 16. The Hateful Sin of Calumny 17. Responding to God's Will 18. Judgment of the Wicked Rich 19. Patience in Trials 20. Stop swearing 21. The Effectiveness of the Righteous's Prayer 22. Saving a Soul from Death Bibliography Greek Words Index Scripture Passage Index Subject Index
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Author : John MacArthur Original title : The MacArthur New Testament Commentary - James
Publisher : Impact ISBN : 978-2-89082-028-9 Publication : 1999 Pages : 429 Dimensions : 5.4 "x 8.3" Format : paperback Weight : 500 g
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Are there different degrees of faith? Is faith always proven only by works? James provides hard-hitting and practical answers to timeless questions of the Christian faith, including teachings on how to acquire wisdom, avoid hypocrisy, and master one's language.
"The Epistle of James has been compared to the wisdom-infused writings of the Old Testament, especially the book of Proverbs, because of its direct and biting statements that urge to live wisely. "- John MacArthur
Table of contents
Foreword
Introduction
Summary
1. The man and his message
2. From Trial to Triumph - Part One
3. From Trial to Triumph - Part Two
4. The source of temptation
5. Born for Holiness
6. Faith in Action - Part One
7. Faith in Action - Part Two
8. Condemnation of Favoritism in the Church - Part One
9. Condemnation of Favoritism in the Church - Part Two
10. Dead Faith
11. Living Faith
12. Taming the tongue
13. Earthly Wisdom and Wisdom from Above
14. The Danger of Being Friends with the World
15. Approaching God
16. The Hateful Sin of Calumny
17. Responding to God's Will
18. Judgment of the Wicked Rich
19. Patience in Trials
20. Stop swearing
21. The Effectiveness of the Righteous's Prayer
22. Saving a Soul from Death
Bibliography
Greek Words Index
Scripture Passage Index
Subject Index
Details
Author : John MacArthur
Original title : The MacArthur New Testament Commentary - James
Publisher : Impact
ISBN : 978-2-89082-028-9
Publication : 1999
Pages : 429
Dimensions : 5.4 "x 8.3"
Format : paperback
Weight : 500 g
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