If you want an in-depth study into the Word of God, this book is for you.
REAL Faith REALLY Works is an in-depth Bible study on the amazing book of James. Designed for personal or group use, this Bible study guide will take you on a breathless journey that tackles the issues of real faith acted out in practical ways. In our vernacular, we might say, "Walk the talk. Practice what you preach. Where the rubber meets the road."
James tackles the issues of faith lived out in real life and issues, such as: how to deal with the trials of life, the importance of the Word, how to resist temptations, the use or misuse of the tongue, what godly wisdom looks like compared to earthly wisdom, the problem of partiality, faith and works, prayer, and many other subjects.
James, the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the new-born Christian church in Jerusalem, writes from a deep conviction and heartfelt love for his readers. His in-your-face approach is designed to help believers pursue a life of holiness and live out their faith in a broken world. Written in the context of the church, James challenges us to love, live, and grow with others of like faith.
This book sounds at times like the Old Testament book of Proverbs with short, pithy words of wisdom and encouragement. In the mind of James, a Christian who does not act like a Christian has worthless, dead faith. On the other hand, a person who has genuine faith shows it by their actions of trust, obedience, prayer, service, and confidence in the One who called them. James declares, “Faith without works is dead.” (Jam. 2:17) At other times, the text of James reads like the Sermon on the Mount with its bare, succinct descriptions of life in the kingdom of God.
Charles Swindoll, in his Book of James Overview, writes, “For James, faith was no abstract proposition but had effects in the real world. James offered numerous practical examples to illustrate his point: faith endures in the midst of trials, calls on God for wisdom, bridles the tongue, sets aside wickedness, visits orphans and widows, and does not play favorites. He stressed that the life of faith is comprehensive, impacting every area of our lives and driving us to truly engage in the lives of other people in the world.”
The Digging Deeper Bible studies are designed to draw the earnest Christian student into the Word on their own. In this study, you will discover the meaning of the Greek words, compare Scripture to Scripture, and delve deeply into the text to see what implications and applications this brings to bear on our lives in this present world.
Virginia writes from her own personal experience, having been in ministry with her husband for over 50 years. She stays faithfully to the literal meaning and interpretation of the Word. She has written two other Digging Deeper Bible studies: The End of the Beginning, a study on the book of Revelation, and Walking in the Light, a study on I John along with II and III John and Jude. All of these study books are published with a Leaders’ Guide to provide answers to most of the questions and to give aid to those who are teaching/leading a class.
If you want an in-depth study into the Word of God, this book is for you.
