{"product_id":"james-9781783595235","title":"James","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs leader of the Jerusalem church, what words of encouragement would James write to these persecuted Christians? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerhaps a little surprisingly, his key message was: faith works. Genuine belief inevitably transforms our speech, suffering, compassion for the poor, humility, prayers, priorities, and, frankly, every other aspect of life. In 5 chapters James introduces and briefly touches upon a whole variety of issues that concern the new believers. In a simple, forthright style he urges them to live out their faith, knowing that God's grace is sufficient for every trial and that there is a value and purpose to their suffering. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames' own life illustrated this message. He had grown up with Jesus and was naturally sceptical about his brother's Messianic claims. But a post-resurrection encounter with Jesus revolutionised his life. He was transformed from a vocal critic into a key leader of the early church and prime mover in the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/16\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781783595235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Stuart Briscoe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42289448386741,"sku":"9781783595235","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e04c83b7-f204-4612-a4fc-52f017ab86a0.jpg?v=1658199959","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/james-9781783595235","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}