James: Developing a Faith that Works

by Gregory Brown

Unlike other epistles, James is not so much concerned with doctrine but living out doctrine. Over half the words in this epistle are commands. James believed that true faith produces the corresponding works, and if it does not, it is not true faith (Jam 2:14-26). Even the demons believe in God but are not saved (2:15, 19). True faith not only hears God’s Word, but obeys it (1:22). It not only sympathizes with the poor but also cares for them (1:27, 2:1-13). It affects one’s tongue (1:26, 3:2-12) and how one responds to conflict (4:1-3, 11-12), trials (1:2-4), money (5:1-6), planning (4:13-17), the world (1:27, 4:4) and much more. James wanted the scattered and persecuted Jewish believers he wrote to develop a faith that works. Let’s study this epistle together with The Bible Teacher’s Guide."The Bible Teacher’s Guide … will help any teacher study and get a better background for his/her Bible lessons. In addition, it will give direction and scope to teaching of the Word of God. Praise God for this contemporary introduction to the Word of God."—Dr. Elmer Towns, Co-founder of Liberty University

339 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2021

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Reviews

[Betty Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful

This is a very detailed, instructive commentary on the book of James. James was clear, specific, and confrontational is his effort to instruct Christians how to live by faith demonstrated through works. Gregory Brown effectively adds to our understanding in this important and helpful work. I will study it again.

[Jennifer Cagle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had to stop

I had to stop reading this as the author implies a good God causes all the bad stuff that happens in this world. Thus theology does not take into consideration john 10:10.