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James: A Biblical Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
by J. Michael Walters.
Published by Wesleyan Publishing House.
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James: A Biblical Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition is part of a commentary series that interprets the books of the Bible from a Wesleyan perspective. While it is designed primarily with lay people in mind-Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, students of the Word-pastors will also find it most helpful. Following the New International Version, each book of the Bible is explained paragraph by paragraph, illuminating the key concepts of each passage and how they relate to our life and times today. This series offers insight into the Scripture that brings greater understanding of what the Bible says, its significance for our lives today, and further transformation into the images of Christ. In a world where image is everything, the Epistle of James calls Christians to 'get real!' Author J. Michael Walters echoes James's cry that 'virtual spirituality' cannot sustain authentic faith. The call to 'true religion,' as Walters labels it, is a call to arms for every disciple and disciple-maker of our day. Walters reminds us that few aspects of the human experience are as prone to being phony as is religious faith. Christianity can become a matter of believing certain things without any real effect on the rest of life. There must be a recovery of authenticity in people's faith practices and a total commitment of their hearts to God. That is the intent of this epistle. James means to call his readers home. As one schooled in the disciplines of pastoral ministry, Walters identifies in the epistle's writer a pastor's heart filled with conviction and compassion. James has gained a well-deserved reputation for presenting a no-nonsense approach to Christianity. He minces no words as he calls his readers back to the foundations of an authentic, biblical faith. Back to true religion, as opposed to the empty hype of pretend religion. Back to the practice of wholehearted spirituality that has characterized the authentic people of God from the beginning. About the Author He is a member of the Alban Institute, and Evangelicals for Social Action, and maintains an active interest in the day to day life and workings of the church and pastoral ministry. In addition to on-campus classes, the role of director of ministerial education necessitates close working relations with ministerial students, as well as oversight of the Equipping for Ministry classes, a thrice-yearly series of ordination courses for non-traditional students. This role also takes him off campus several times each year for pastoral seminars and preaching assignments in a variety of settings. He has worked extensively with the Wesleyan Church in Australia and sees this as an ongoing commitment for the future. He and a faculty colleague pioneered and co-direct 'Houghton Down Under,' a semester long off-campus program in Australia for Houghton students.
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