James: Put Your Faith to Work (Six Weeks with the Bible)

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Book Description The book of James insists that conversion to Christ changes the way we act. In James: Put Your Faith to Work, we learn how to apply Jesus' teachings to our lives as members of God's kingdom. Ultimately, we come to understand the book of James as our roadmap for the Christian journey.A Guided Discovery of the BibleThe Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide• is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship• presents the insights of Church fathers and saints• includes questions for discussion and reflection• delivers information in a reader-friendly format• gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word• appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God. Read more From the Back Cover A Guided Discovery of the BibleThe Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. This practical series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, the guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide•    is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship •    presents the insights of Church fathers and saints •    includes questions for discussion and reflection •    delivers information in a reader-friendly format •    gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word •    appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the BibleBy reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.For a complete list of titles in this series, please consult the inside front and back covers. For more information, or to order, call 800-621-1008 or visit www.loyolapress.com/six-weeks.Kevin Perrotta, series editor, is an award-winning Catholic journalist, the author of Your Invitation to Scripture, and a former editor of God’s Word Today, a magazine for daily reflection on Scripture. He has a master’s degree in theology from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota. A Guided Discovery of the BibleThe Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. This practical series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, the guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide•    is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship •    presents the insights of Church fathers and saints •    includes questions for discussion and reflection •    delivers information in a reader-friendly format •    gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word •    appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the BibleBy reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.For a complete list of titles in this series, please consult the inside front and back covers. For more information, or to order, call 800-621-1008 or visit www.loyolapress.com/six-weeks.Kevin Perrotta, series editor, is an award-winning Catholic journalist, the author of Your Invitation to Scripture, and a former editor of God’s Word Today, a magazine for daily reflection on Scripture. He has a master’s degree in theology from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota. Read more See all Editorial Reviews