James- Everyday Bible Commentary

About the Author VERNON DOERKSEN (B.A., Pacific College; B.D., Th.M., Talbot Theological Seminary; Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary) was dean of students and professor of Bible and theology at Arizona Bible College. What should you as a Christian be thinking, saying, and doing? These are the questions we?re all asking and that James is answering. And these truths shine brightest when someone is explaining their full context and why it all matters for us now. This is what the best preachers do, but you don?t have to wait until Sunday?s sermon. Encounter the beautiful depth of James through an enlightening verse-by-verse commentary from Vernon Doerksen that?s both straightforward and insightful. You?ll gain:a new perspective on how James relates to other passages in the Old and New TestamentInsights from the original languagesHelp with the difficult passages And more!You don?t have to go to seminary to encounter God in exciting, new ways through His Word. Discover how much more enjoyable your personal study will be with understandable, quality Bible commentary for everyday life. From the Back Cover THE BIBLE IS FOR EVERYONE. Now biblical scholarship can be too. Discover how enjoyable your personal study will be with understandable, quality Bible commentary for everyday life. Doerksen?s commentary on James does not have the formal, academic style of other commentaries I have read. I don?t feel like I am being talked down to. But the material is not short-changed in substance. And any who use it will find that it will greatly increase their understanding of James.-Brian Christensen, library catalogerMany commentaries delve deeply into the nuances of the original language resulting in a confusing and difficult read for the average reader. Doerksen, on the other hand, refreshingly focuses on explaining the teachings of James in a manner that captures your attention and invites you to follow Jesus even more deeply. I would definitely recommend this commentary to anyone wanting to grow in his/her walk with the Lord.-Janie Staples, stay-at-home momThe book of James is remarkable for its clear, practical guidance on how we are to live the Christian life. Doerksen?s commentary is a fitting companion to the biblical text, providing helpful explanations and practical applications throughout the epistle.-Clay Kraby, pastor