![]() This letter is written to "the twelve tribes scattered all over the world" (1:1). The writer challenges God's people to obey "the most important law in the Scriptures'" to love others as much as they love themselves (2:8). Why was James written?įor the writer of James, faith means action! This letter says that the faith of a person who does not do kind deeds is as good as dead. Be patient and kind, and pray for those who need God's help. If you are rich, use your money to help the poor. Don't brag about what you are going to do. Help others, and control your tongue and your desires. The advice in the book is clear and to the point: If you are poor, don't despair! Don't give up when your faith is being tested. All Rights Reserved.James begins like a letter that is written to Christians scattered throughout the Roman Empire (1:1), but it really is more like a short book of instructions on how God's people should live and treat others. Home| Bible Studies| Topical| Reflections| Resources| About| Contact| Site MapĬopyright Ⓒ 2020, Trinity Study Center. Susanna Smoak, missionary, Action International Ministries, Brazil She explains these passages in an honest, helpful way using everyday language and examples from a mother's life and her years of ministry experience.” “Our group of missionary women thoroughly enjoyed Cathy’s study. William Price, Attorney at Law, Warrenville, Illinois Her Bible study on James provided our church adult education class deep insights into Scripture, along with great questions for discussion. ![]() Torrance, Professor of Systematic Theology, St. If you have not yet planned a Bible study, this is an outstanding reason to do so!"Īlan J. ![]() “This is a supremely well-crafted resource for Bible study….I simply could not recommend this book more highly. Kevin Moody, Director of Voice and Choral Programs, Alvin Community College, Pearland, Texas No matter what background, age, or level of knowledge, everyone could participate because everyone could relate to Cathy's teaching. led our Bible study to discover what God is like rather than offering shallow answers to simplistic questions with no application. Sunquist, Dean, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California This guide through the Letter of James will nourish the reader’s faith as well as provide a model for studying any other book of the Bible.” “Cathy Deddo has done the church a great service in providing a model of faithful Scripture study that honors the Bible as the book that leads us to know God. If you want to order more than 5 copies, then email me at: for shipping costs. Shipping in the continental US is $3.50 for the first book and then an additional $0.50 per book, for 2 to 5 copies. *If you want to order 5 or more copies for a group study, the discounted cost is $12 per book, plus shipping.įor International sales and shipping contact me at: Shipping If you'd like to buy a copy, the cost is $14 plus shipping. You can order and pay for your book(s) through the PayPal button or you can email me at: to arrange for other payment options. James helps us see see more clearly the triune God in a way that feeds our faith which actually does enable us to go through the trials of life with his peace and joy. You can also look through one of the chapters to get a feel for the how the studies work and help us dig deep into James's wonderful message. You can read here the introduction to the book to get an idea of my approach to Bible study. So, it encourages lots of interaction with the text but it also provides plenty of background information to help us hear the real message of James. I put this together in a way that matches just what I've been doing for years in leading Bible studies. The book is unique in that it combines manuscript study, study questions, commentary, study notes and group discussion guides. The Letter of James: Meeting the Father of Lights in the Midst of Our Darkness is finally available in print. I put this all together in a book so that readers could join me in the journey through this wonderful letter. As I took the time to study the text more carefully, look at the Greek and background information, I found myself discovering deeper connections and meanings than I had before and was greatly blessed personally by this in depth study. Almost three years ago, a few people asked me if I would write a study guide to the letter of James for use by individuals and small groups.
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