Wisdom From Above | Episode 1 | Parts 1-6 | Deacon Alex Jones | Stanley D Williams
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St. James, the writer of the New Testament Epistle, was in a unique position to guide Christians in the first century, and today his letter is essential for a practical understanding of Christian living. The Epistle of James is beloved for its directness, brevity, and practicality. In this series of bible studies, Deacon Alex Jones uses the teaching of St James to show how Christians can live joyfully in the face of trials, temptation and suffering. This digital file Includes lessons 1-6.
Deacon Alex Jones teaches 13 life-giving messages on the Epistle of James. St James was the half brother of Jesus, the first bishop of the church in Jerusalem and the writer of the New Testament epistle that bears his name. He was in a unique position to guide Christians in the 1st century and today his writing is essential for a practical understanding Christian living. Even he was a relative of Jesus, he was an early skeptic. But James would go to become a prominent leader in the early church and one of its first martyrs. St James was admired for his practical piety and his epistle is beloved for its directness, brevity and practicality. In it James explains the importance of having true faith that is lived out in works of righteousness such as caring for the poor, the widow and the orphan. He explains the deceitfulness of wealth, the importance of prayer and he demonstrates how Christians can persevere through trials, temptation and suffering and live lives of joy. Part 1 includes Trial and Temptation, Proverty and Riches, Wisdom From Above, "Wisdom" From Below, Hearing and Doing The Word and Warning Against Partiality. This digital file Includes lessons 1-6.
Director: Stanley D Williams
Starring: Deacon Alex Jones