Living Out Real Faith in the Book of James with N. T. Wright
In every generation of the church, there are people who just glide along, seeming to enjoy what they hear in church but without it making any real difference in their lives. James faced exactly the same problem in the very first generation. It's not surprising that making sure faith is the real thing by translating belief into action is near the heart of his message.
That kind of faith, he explains, isthe faith that matters, the faith that justifies, the faith that saves. We need that kind of faith today. These nine studies on James's impassioned New Testament letter will help you live out a faith that makes a difference.
This nine-session Bible study features:
- An introduction to the book of James
- Commentary notes on difficult passages
- Discussion questions to inspire group conversation
- A leader's guide and suggestions for gettingthe most out of the study
About The Series
From the respected New Testament scholar and pastor, N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides are perfect for group use or daily personal reflection for a spiritually enriching study of Scripture. These studies use the inductive method of study combined with Wright's thoughtful insights to bring contemporary application of Scripture to life, walking everyday readers book by book through the New Testament.
Table of Contents:
Getting the Most Out of James
Suggestions for Individual Study
Suggestions for Group Members
1. James 1:1-8
The Challenge of Faith
2. James 1:9-18
The Snares of the World and the Gift of God
3. James 1:19-27
The Word That Goes to Work
4. James 2:1-13
No Favorites
5. James 2:14-26
Faith and Works
6. James 3:1-18
Taming the Tongue
7. James 4:1-17
Humility and Faith
8. James 5:1-12
The Rich and the Suffering
9. James 5:13-20
Praying in Faith
Guidelines for Leaders
About the Author :
N. T. Wright is a prolific author and respected theologian. Formerly bishop of Durham in England, he is research professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. His books include Simply Christian, Jesus and the Victory of God, and the magisterial Paul and the Faithfulness of God.
Phyllis J. Le Peau (1944-2022) worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over two decades in St. Louis and the Chicago metro area. She is the author or coauthor of several Bible study guides, including Ephesians, Women of the New Testament, and Grandparenting in the LifeGuide® Bible Studies series. She and her husband, Andy, have four married children and thirteen grandchildren.
Review :
"Tom Wright is a gift to the church today. In this series, Christians who are just learning about their faith will experience new discoveries and fresh views on life, and seasoned Bible readers will find themselves challenged to reconsider old perspectives. It deserves to be in the homes of all Christians."
Scot McKnight, author of The King Jesus Gospel
