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| Publication Date: 16 Mar 2017 |
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| Series: Food for the Journey Keswick Devotionals |
| Publisher: IVP |
| Words: 16300 |
| Page Count: 112 |
| Author: Stuart Briscoe |
| ISBN-13: 9781783595235, 9781783595242 |
James
This book talks about the key message that James preached, that faith works if lived out knowing that God’s grace is within us for every life’s purpose.
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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).