James also played an important role in the conference at Jerusalem (Ac 15:13-33), and Paul brought him greetings upon arriving at Jerusalem (Ac 21:18-19). 'James, the Lord's brother' (Ga 1:19) is most likely the author of this epistle. Tradition describes James as a man of prayer, which may explain the emphasis on prayer in his letter. James4:10 6 James5:6 to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, andheshallliftyouup. 11Speaknoteviloneof another,brethren. Hethatspeakethevilofhisbrother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law,.
Author | : J. Alec Motyer |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Release Date | : 15 June 2021 |
ISBN | : 9780830825110 |
Pages | : 240 pages |
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The apostle James addressed his readers directly and pointedly, using vivid images from ordinary life and attention-gripping statements. In this revised BST volume, J. Alec Motyer's rich exposition brings James's letter to life for today's readers, drawing out memorable themes such as the link between enduring trials and maturity, the implications of careless and evil words, the need for purity, and more.