The Message of James (The Bible Speaks Today | BST)

by J. Alec Motyer

Publisher:

IVP

, 1985

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.

Key Features

• 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

Contents

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)

Product Details

• Title: The Message of James
• Author: J. Alec Motyer
• Series: The Bible Speaks Today
• Publisher: IVP
• Print Publication Date: 1985
• Logos Release Date: 2007
• Pages: 214
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. James › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9780877842927, 0877842922
• Resource ID: LLS:BSTUS80JAS
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:22:56Z

About J. Alec Motyer

J. Alec Motyer (1924–2016) was a renowned Old Testament pastor and scholar. With extensive experience in parish ministry, he was principal of Trinity College in Bristol, England, and was well known as a Bible expositor. His books include The Prophecy of Isaiah, and he was the Old Testament editor of The Bible Speaks Today commentary series.