Faith, Love and Hope: An Exposition of the Epistle of James

by Spiros Zodhiates

Publisher:

AMG

, 1997

Overview

This study is one of the most extended expository works on that much neglected, though eminently practical, book of James. Dr. Zodhiates spent three years studying the book of James, and it changed his life dramatically. He brings from the depths of thought of the Greek text of James the immense spiritual wealth of this life-changing epistle. Dr. Zodhiates does this in such a way that the result will be useful both for the preacher and the general Christian reader and worker.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Sophía among the Jews was primarily recognized as an attribute of God and later became identified with the Spirit of God. I believe that is what James is speaking of here. He does not speak of wisdom as the world thinks of it, but speaks of the necessity of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling every believer and then, and only then, can the Christian be the master of circumstances. Unless there is within us that which is above us, we shall soon yield to that which is about us.” (James 1:5)

“Now what is the nature of this virtue called patience? The simple etymology of the word is that it is composed of the preposition húpo, which means primarily ‘under,’ and the word (in its verbal form, of course) ménō, which means ‘to stay, to abide, to stand fast.’ It is the picture of being under pressure and, instead of trying to escape, of staying there, of standing fast.” (James 1:3)

“An unbeliever listening to the Word of truth usually is very uncomfortable, especially if he resists the call of the gospel to salvation. That discomfort may very easily turn to real anger. There is an easy way of making an unbeliever, a persistent unbeliever, angry, and that is to continue to speak to him the Word of truth. That is an example of man’s wrath.” (James 1:19)

“The verse begins with the word kauchasthō, ‘let him boast,’ which is in the emphatic imperative. It is as if James were commanding the Christian to boast.” (James 1:9)

“It is just assuring Him that we are aware of our dependence upon Him.” (James 1:5)

Product Details

• Title: Faith, Love and Hope: An Exposition of the Epistle of James
• Author: Spiros Zodhiates
• Edition: electronic ed.
• Publisher: AMG
• Print Publication Date: 1997
• Logos Release Date: 2004
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. James › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780899575582, 0899575587
• Resource ID: LLS:29.64.7
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T15:16:56Z

About Spiros Zodhiates

Spiros Zodhiates was born to Greek parents on the island of Cyprus. After completing his Greek education, he attended the American University in Cairo, Egypt, the National Bible Institute (now Shelton College), and New York University. He earned his Doctor of Theology degree from Luther Rice Seminary. In addition, Dr. Zodhiates has been the recipient of several honorary doctorates. Dr. Zodhiates is a recognized authority on the Greek New Testament, and has edited an edition of the Modern Greek New Testament that was published by the Million Testaments Campaign and the American Bible Society. He is the author of numerous exegetical books and booklets in both the Greek and English languages. In addition, he is heard daily on the New Testament Light radio program, released over a network of stations across the United States and Canada.