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Unleashing God’s Truth one verse at a time
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“Dr. MacArthur’s love for the Scripture and his many years of diligent study have resulted in a resource that is a great gift to the Body of Christ. I have found this tool to be a great help as I study the Word and teach it to women. I often refer to this set of commentaries to enhance my understanding of the text and to shed light on difficult passages and questions.”
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—C.J. Mahaney, president of Sovereign Grace Ministries
“The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is nothing less than a library of faithful exegesis and exposition. This project is unparalleled in our times, and John MacArthur has produced a masterful commentary series that demands attention and deserves a place in every preacher’s library.”
—R. Albert Mohler, Jr., PhD, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
Synopsis
This is John MacArthur's commentary on the Epistle of James, part of a series growing out of his commitment to expository preaching and his devotion to both explaining and applying the Word of God in daily life.
Synopsis
Are there different degrees of faith' Does faith always prove itself only through action' James provides powerful, practical answers to timeless questions of the Christian faith, including teaching on how to gain wisdom, prevent hypocrisy, and control the tongue.
Synopsis
James
Faith without works is dead. This truth, which emphasizes the fact that spiritual fruit will accompany genuine belief, lies at the heart of this epistle. As captivating as it is convicting, the book of James outlines the practical implications of a living faith. The application it calls for is as pertinent today as it was in the first century.
Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.
The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk.
Synopsis
Faith without works is dead. This truth, which emphasizes the fact that spiritual fruit will accompany genuine belief, lies at the heart of this epistle. As captivating as it is convicting, the book of James outlines the practical implications of a living faith. The application it calls for is as pertinent today as it was in the first century.
Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-292) and indexes.
About the Author
John MacArthur ((B.A., Universidad Los Angeles Pacific; M.Div., Seminario Teológico Talbot; Litt.D., Grace Graduate School; D.D., Seminario Teológico Talbot) es Pastor y Maestro en la Iglesia Grace Community en Sun Valley, California y Presidente de la Universidad The Master's y Presidente y fundador del Seminario The Master's (en 1986) en Santa Clarita, California. El Dr. MacArthur es un conferencista activo quien ha enseñado en el programa de radio Grace to You.Desde que lanzó su primer y mejor vendido libro El Evangelio Según Jesucristo en 1988, el Dr. MacArthur ha escrito mas de 150 libros incluyendo una serie de comentarios bíblicos, La Segunda Venida, Avergonzados del Evangelio, Doce Hombres Comunes y la Biblia de Estudio MacArthur, recibieron la Medalla de Oro ECPA en 1998. John y su esposa Patricia viven en Canyon Country, California y tienen cuatro hijos y quince nietos.
Table of Contents
1. The Man and His Message
2. From Trouble to Triumph-Part 1
3. From Trouble to Triumph-Part 2
4. The Fault for Temptation
5. Born to Holiness
6. Belief That Behaves-Part 1
7. Belief That Behaves-Part 2
8. The Evil of Favoritism in the Church-Part 1
9. The Evil of Favoritism in the Church-Part 2
10. Dead Faith
11. Living Faith
12. Taming the Tongue
13. Earthly and Heavenly Wisdom
14. The Danger of Being a Friend of the World
15. Drawing Near to God
16. The Blasphemous Sin of Defaming Others
17. Responding to the Will of God
18. Judgment on the Wicked Rich
19. How to Face Trials Patiently
20. Stop Swearing
21. The Power of Righteous Praying
22. Saving a Soul from Death