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21st Century Biblical Commentary
The Books of James and 1, 2 Peter: Faith, Suffering, and Knowledge (Volume 14)
DON'T JUST STAND THERE, BE SOMETHING!
BE THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST YOU WERE CREATED TO BE: The books of James and 1 & 2 Peter put feet to the Christian walk, urging the child of God to focus on living out what he or she believes. These three books challenges believers to evaluate their lives in the light of the Sermon on the Mount, to be the same person in the eyes of others as in their own heart, and to follow after Christ regardless of circumstances.
In James, Dr. William Baker deals in a straightforward manner with temptation, anger, immorality, the tongue. prejudice, partiality, hypocritical teachers, jealously, lust, humility, trusting God, conviction of sin, self-justification, confession of sin, and more. One cannot read James with without experiencing a strong tug of conviction.
In 1 Peter, Dr. Baker explains how Peter present the true, pure gospel of Jesus Christ as the ultimate encouragement in suffering. True faith and godly living are the greatest resources a believer can have to endure suffering with patience.
In 2 Peter, Dr. Baker reviews Peter's warnings to safeguard the truth
BE THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST YOU WERE CREATED TO BE: The books of James and 1 & 2 Peter put feet to the Christian walk, urging the child of God to focus on living out what he or she believes. These three books challenges believers to evaluate their lives in the light of the Sermon on the Mount, to be the same person in the eyes of others as in their own heart, and to follow after Christ regardless of circumstances.
In James, Dr. William Baker deals in a straightforward manner with temptation, anger, immorality, the tongue. prejudice, partiality, hypocritical teachers, jealously, lust, humility, trusting God, conviction of sin, self-justification, confession of sin, and more. One cannot read James with without experiencing a strong tug of conviction.
In 1 Peter, Dr. Baker explains how Peter present the true, pure gospel of Jesus Christ as the ultimate encouragement in suffering. True faith and godly living are the greatest resources a believer can have to endure suffering with patience.
In 2 Peter, Dr. Baker reviews Peter's warnings to safeguard the truth
256 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2003
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William H. Baker
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