The book of James addresses practical issues that are as current as this morning's newspaper. The faith that Christians claim must be demonstrated in every situation and circumctance of life - at work, at home, in the neighborhood, and in church. Trials and hardships are not obstacles to faith, but opportunities for spiritual growth. Knowing God's Word is not enough. That knowledge must be appl…
This eighth volume in the popular Old Testament for Everyone series offers a rich and enlightening view of 1 and 2 Chronicles, showing how these books pick up on central themes from Genesis through Kings. Starting with Adam and then telling the story of humanity and the story of Israel through the exile, 1 and 2 Chronicles emphasizes the underlying claim that "a community that is faithful to Go…