The perspective taken in this study course on the Letter of James is “Faith on Trial.” Within its five short chapters, James seems to be putting our faith to the test. Is my faith genuine, or is it a cheap imitation?
D. A. Hayes comments: “The letter speaks to us where we are in language we can understand. Its short sentences go like shots straight to the mark. We feel the impact and the impress of them. There is an energy behind them and a reality in them that makes them live in our thoughts.”
The purpose of the letter is not to teach doctrine so much as to help us apply doctrine to our lives. In terms of Christ’s resurrection, for instance, it shows us how we should display the life of the risen Christ to those about us.
This study will challenge you to review your life and assess the degree to which you are living out your faith in Christ.
Units: 2
Edition: AK '09
Pages: 94
Size: 5.5" x 8.5"
ISBN #: 978-0-940293-35-9
Format: Paperback
Full Case = 120
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lesson 1 – Trials and Temptations (James 1:1-17)
Lesson 2 – The Living Word (James 1:18-27)
Lesson 3 – Don’t Practice Partiality (James 2:1-13)
Lesson 4 – Faith and Works (James 2:14-26)
Lesson 5 – Sins of the Tongue (James 3:1-12)
Lesson 6 – Wisdom (James 3:13-18)
Lesson 7 – Covetousness (James 4:1-5)
Lesson 8 – Help from Above (James 4:6-17)
Lesson 9 – The Woes of the Wealthy (James 5:1-6)
Lesson 10 – Patience Please (James 5:7-12)
Lesson 11 – Prayer and Healing (James 5:13-15)
Lesson 12 – Prayer and Restoration (James 5:16-20)Author info: For over sixty years, William MacDonald addressed the key issues of Christianity in clear and simple terms. Leaving a promising business career to serve the Lord Jesus, he traveled worldwide, proclaiming the unsearchable riches of Christ. His more than eighty works are characterized by an economy of words that only comes by a major time investment in God’s Word. Although William MacDonald went to be with the Lord in 2008, his writing ministry continues to instruct and teach thousands of people today.
Books by William MacDonald: Christ Loved the Church, Enjoying the Book of Acts, Enjoying the Minor Prophets, Enjoying the Psalms, Enjoying the Proverbs, Letters to the Thessalonians, Let Me Introduce You to the Bible, Old Testament Digest: Job Through Malachi, True Discipleship
Courses by William MacDonald: The Bible Tells Me So, Born to Win, Christ Loved the Church, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Doing Time with Jesus, Ecclesiastes: Is There Meaning to Life?, Galatians, God's Word Is Truth, Good New for All, Guide to Christian Growth, James, John, Lessons for Christian Living, The Letters of John, The Letters to Timothy and Titus, The Lord's Supper and Baptism, Luke, Matthew, Mark, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon, Revelation, Romans – Part 1, Romans – Part 2, Summary of the Bible, What the Bible Teaches, Winning Souls the Bible Way
Booklets by William MacDonald: Armageddon Soon?, Fundamental, Important, and Non-Essential Issues, God's Answers to Man's Questions, The Grace of God, Grasping for Shadows, Seek Ye First, That's a Good Question, There's a Way Back to God, Think of Your Future, To What Should We be Loyal?, True Brokenness
Here's What People Are Saying!
What a marvelous piece of writing! The Letter of James is so clear and strong and forthright. This Bible study was a real pleasure and inspiration; exactly what I have been looking for with advice on how to live as a Christian. It is very relevant for 21st century life!
– Sheila, England