Everyman's Bible Commentary: James
Overview
The book of James has aroused controversy throughout the church’s history. On the one hand, we are saved by grace. On the other, we must do good works. How do the two fit together? Verno Doerksen traces the interpretive history of the book of James, and helps modern readers make sense of what turns out to be a false distinction: grace and works go together.
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Top Highlights
“All Christians, regardless of their maturity in the faith or position in the church, should be ready to listen to God’s revealed truth, not reacting rashly or rushing impatiently to communicate it to others before they have thought it through and allowed it to work in their own lives.” (Page 40)
“One is based on His character, and the other on His actions: ‘God cannot be tempted’ and ‘He Himself does not tempt.’” (Page 29)
“Having received the Word, there is now an obligation to do it. Hearing is a necessary part” (Page 44)
“Only by the power of God is anyone enabled to control his tongue” (Page 81)
“Gone away’ is in the perfect tense, emphasizing a continuing and sustained state. The picture then is of one who merely looks at himself in the mirror, does not take the time to make necessary improvements in his appearance and correct such things as a smudged face or disheveled hair, but quickly moves on, forgetting what he saw.” (Page 45)
- Title: James
- Author: Verno Doerksen
- Publisher: Moody
- Publication Date: 1983
- Pages: 148
Verno Doerksen (B.A., Pacific College; B.D., Th.M., Talbot Theological Seminary; Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary) was dean of students and professor of Bible and theology at Arizona Bible College.