Exploring the Epistle of James: An Expository Commentary
Overview
This commentary on the book of James provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Top Highlights
“There is nothing particularly spiritual about being poor, and there is nothing particularly sinful about being rich. Temptations exist at both extremes.” (James 1:10–11)
“Teachers are under a special obligation not only to practice what they preach but also to ensure that what they teach is true.” (James 3:1)
“When we accept God’s Word at its face value, it will change our conduct, and our conversation by changing our character.” (James 1:19–20)
“A magnet cannot attract a piece of silver, a golden coin, or a lump of lead. It can attract only iron—because iron has the same nature as the magnet. Just so, nothing in God’s character can respond to temptation.” (James 1:13)
“The word for ‘lusts’ here means ‘pleasure’ and includes the idea of gratifying one’s natural and sinful desires.” (James 4:1)
- Title: Exploring the Epistle of James: An Expository Commentary
- Author: John Phillips
- Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. James › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:JPCS80JAM01
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:11:24Z