NIVAC 40: James

Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century
to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow
make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original
meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The
information they offer is valuable - but the job is only half done! The NIV
Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive
task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message
into modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it
can speak powerfully today.Straight to the point, practical, affirming,
convicting-that's the book of James. In it, we see a picture of early
Christians wrestling to apply the teachings of Jesus to their everyday lives.
And we see a community plagued by divisiveness and hypocrisy, with an emphasis
on wealth and status. James pulls no punches addressing these issues, calling
for a faith that shows itself in moral actions: in speech, in interpersonal
relationships, in economic and social justice. He also lays out a theology of
the redemptive value of suffering.
In our day when the behavior and
attitudes of professed Christians are often not much different from the
surrounding culture, in our society of great wealth, and in our culture that
abhors suffering, the challenging message of James is greatly needed. Exploring
the links between the Bible and our own times, David Nystrom shares
perspectives on the book of James that reveal its enduring relevance for our
twenty-first-century lives.Series: NIV Application
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