No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are invited to kick it up a notch with Serving the Lord, an evangelical Bible study guide on the book of James. There is no better way to grow in spiritual maturity than faithfully serving God and His people, and no better example of a devoted servant than James, the brother of Jesus. James makes it clear that serving the Lord means putting faith into action in tangible ways that produce healthy fruit. Faith that consists merely of good intentions or intellectual assent is incomplete or dead. Authentic faith always produces evidence of holy living and good deeds by the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, such as: • Mercy ministry to the poor • Protecting the defenseless • Rejecting worldliness • Praying for the sick ... and much, much more. Christians are to let all kinds of trials become tests that strengthen their faith and yield righteous worksnot to earn salvation but to give evidence of it. The result is spiritual perseverance that leads to eternal glory. It may not make sense to the rest of the world, but believers count troubles as pure joy because in Christ their troubles ultimately have a redemptive purpose. Today is the day to see for yourself what a practical difference Serving the Lord can make in your walk with God.

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The Apocrypha are included under a separate heading in the King James Version of the Bible, the basis for the Revised Standard Version: The Bible is a collection of sacred texts in Judaism and Christianity. It is a collection of scriptures written at different times by different authors in different locations. Jews and Christians consider the books of the Bible to be a product of divine inspiration or an authoritative record of the relationship between God and humans.

Every generation seeks to apply the Bible's timeless truth about God to its context. The King James Version Bible Commentary for Today is just that--the most up-to-date commentary on the time-honored text of the King James Version written by a trusted team of conservative scholars. This volume approaches the Bible with humility and respect as they explore its meaning for our generation. The King James Version Bible Commentary for Today provides readers and students of the Bible with clear explanations of the antiquated English vocabulary of the King James text as well as the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek words that form the original languages of the Bible. It also focuses on the intended meaning of the original authors, providing linguistic, historical, and archaeological insights that illuminate the biblical text for seasoned and new Bible readers. Features include: New material by respected scholars The best in conservative scholarship from multiple denominations Illuminating verse-by-verse expositions that shed light on the meaning of Scripture Nontechnical and jargon free--no need to know Hebrew or Greek 14 maps help readers understand the world of the Old Testament and New Testament

The 'Book of Deeds' is the first known autobiography by a Christian king. Its author was James I of Aragon (1213-76), known as 'The Conqueror', one of the great political figures of 13th-century Europe and a successful crusader. In his 'Deeds', James describes the turbulent years of his minority, the thrilling capture of Majorca, the methodical conquest of the kingdom of Valencia, the reconquest of the kingdom of Murcia after Castile had failed to hold it, and many of the important events of his reign. While crusade and conquest of Spanish territory from the Muslims and Christian-Muslim relations on the frontier are central features of the account, the 'Deeds' are also a treasure trove of information on the image, power and purpose of monarchy, loyalty and bad faith in the feudal order, the growth of national sentiment, and medieval military tactics. At the same time, the book presents a unique insight into the mind of a medieval ruler, the supreme example we possess of the fears and ambitions of a man at the very centre of events.