{"product_id":"9781783595235_james","title":"James","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs leader of the Jerusalem church, what words of encouragement would James write to these persecuted Christians?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\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).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stuart Briscoe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40701750083633,"sku":"9781783595235","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781783595235.jpg?v=1778150863","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781783595235_james","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}