Dunedin New Zealand ~ James: How Then Should We Live - A Bible Study Series From the Book of James By Matthew A. Knight reveals and points readers to what Scripture speaks on the subject of living the Christian life without hypocrisy.
James condemns issues in the Early Church that still plague the Church and society as a whole today. Giving insight into the spiritual world around us, James also spoke against Favoritism, Taming the Tongue, Covetousness: the Cause and Cure, and gives a Warning to Rich Oppressors.
Introducing the book of James as a short Bible Study Series, Matthew A. Knight, as a long time student of the Bible reminds the Church on the basic principles that the Church adheres to. He gives a bold introduction on the subject by the following quote in his Preface.
“Disagreements are inevitable in a church, especially when strong personalities are involved, but James lays down principles, which if adhered to here would go a long way to resolving difficulties. “You profess yourself to be a Christian, show it by your deeds!” James jumps around taking different subjects as he observed them in the fledgling church, but he does not mince his words.”~ Matthew A. Knight
“Christian,” according to Biblical standards, and not the word’s standards. James, as an Elder in the Early Church, does not compromise, nor does the author in his commentary on the subject matter. Practical insight given by the author in this short Biblical series assists readers in understanding the holy call of God upon their lives and how to walk this out in their daily lives.
Recommended for individual study or small group settings, the study series written from the book of James will powerfully impact one’s life. Truly, our faith is dead without works. In other words, love is an action shown in deeds towards our neighbors. False words and insincere attitudes only reveal humanity’s bent toward selfish independence and greed.