James- Everyman's Bible Commentary

Everyman's Bible Commentary

by Vernon D. Doerksen, Vernon Doerkson

What should you as a Christian be thinking, saying, and doing? The epistle of James outlines God's answers to those questions. James provides you with guidelines for a life that is consistent with your beliefs -- consistent with the way God wants you to live. It is as relevant today as the day it was written.In a readable, helpful style, Vernon Doerksen explores the practical implications of the great themes of James: working faith, the tongue and a Christian's speech, and the responsibility of Christian teachers.

150 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 1983

About the author

VERNON DOERKSEN (B.A., Pacific College; B.D., Th.M., Talbot Theological Seminary; Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary) was dean of students and professor of Bible and theology at Arizona Bible College.

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a commentary on James. The author gave some background information about the book and then commented on the verses as he worked verse-by-verse through James. It works best if you read the passage and then read his comments. He provided word studies, background information, and preaching-style insights into the meaning of the text. I thought he did a good job of helping explain potentially confusing verses and bringing out insights from the text. Overall, I'd recommend this useful Bible-study tool.

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

[Vnunez-Ms_luv2read · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second commentary that I was lucky yo read from this publisher. I want the whole set. I want to read the Bible more and these books will help with that. Very easy to read and brings one’s understanding to focus. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the arc of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on my review.

[Paula Pugh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely the in depth book to have if you are desiring a deeper knowledge of the Book of James. I found it to be informative complementary and worthwhile as I read James.

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

James is a pastoral letter written by one deeply concerned with the spiritual well-being of the flock. It is a letter both of encouragement and rebuke; a practical challenge to encourage the godly to live up to their faith and a rebuke to the backsliders to return to a productive faith. It is a challenge to the Christian life, not just to profess it.


James as been called the New Testament version of Proverbs. A study on Christian living. What faith is and just as important what faith is not. We live a life of trials and how we overcome those trials reflect what our faith is made of. How faith and works go together and how they are lived out in the life the Christian.

The text goes thru the book of James and it is a treasure hunt of the value of God's word. How we deal with money and our attitude towards wealth. James is a study to open up our attitudes of not only money but doubt, faith, and what we put our hope in.

A book of true wisdom and true faith. True faith produces good works and true wisdom leads to Godly live-style. Faith that is grown in the word of God and fellowship with other believers. True wisdom in seeking God and his presence.

James is a valuable book for believers and this study gives a good grasp of being a follower of Christ. It is not easy and it is the working of our salvation that we can obtain a Godly lifestyle.

A Special Thank you to Moody Publishers and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

[Shannon Holmes · Rating 4 out of 5]

James is one of my favorite books of the Bible to study, and this commentary is one that you absolutely need if you are looking to go more in-depth into the study of James.

[Terrie Case · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author discusses the book of James. He defines what is meant by James in his letters. For instance, he notes the term trials (peirasmm) “often has two meanings “trials” and “temptations,” and “are closely related.

I particularly liked his overview of The Use of Prayer and Praise, 5:13-18. Prayer is always a mystery to me. After all, if God already knows my desires, why do I need to pray? In this portion, the author grabbed me with the first sentence: “The individual in trying circumstances may be tempted to complain against other believers or to break out in an impious oath, but the proper behavior is to turn to God.”

I found this book to be very easy to read. It flows and is packed with a plethora of information and knowledge. I highly recommend it.


I received an ARC from Moody Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book.