Course Description:
Is James a strawy Epistle or a glorious synthesis of faith and works? Few books generate as much passionate study as the Epistle of James. Written to offer encouragement to those facing trials, the book's rich message has long required in-depth study well before Martin Luther's controversial statement. In this course, students will begin with an overview of Epistles in general before examining the historical background to the book itself. Then, Dr. Stuart E. Lease takes believers on a line-by-line breakdown of the text's teaching. Culminating with the privilege of intercession for others, Dr. Lease shows that believers should rejoice in their trials knowing that God is molding people for His greater purpose.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Grasp the message of James.
- Understand the theological implications of the book.
- Articulate the relationship between faith and works.
- Express the importance of struggle in one's faith development.
- Recognize the dangers and benefit of the tongue.
- Apply the book's message to life and ministry.
Course Texts:
No required texts for this course.
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Did You Know?
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James the Just, the brother of Jesus, is typically seen as the author of the Epistle of James. He was called "Just" because of his ascetic Nazarene practices.
*Photo Source:
Vincent Willem van Gogh, Parable of the Good Samaritan, 1890
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