James: The Case for Practical Christianity

Read the book of James and you may find yourself asking, "How did he know?" Written in the first century, it speaks to our troubles, temptations, and tongues as if it were written this morning.

James: The Case for Practical Christianity is a 12-lesson Courageous Living workbook by Wilson Adams that works through the letter of James.

How This Study Helps

It's easy to believe the right things and still live much like everyone else. James won't allow that gap. He insists that real faith shows up in how we handle trials, treat people, use our words, and spend our money.

This study takes James's practical, penetrating message one section at a time: the truth about troubles and temptation, behaving like we believe, playing favorites, faith that's more than talk, tongue troubles, quarrels in the church, and warnings to the wealthy. Its aim is the same as James's, to help you grow up in Christ.

What's Inside

• The Case for Practical Christianity
• The Truth about Troubles
• The Truth about Temptation
• Behaving Like We Believe
• Playing Favorites
• Faith: It's More Than Talk
• Tongue Troubles
• The Wise Versus the Unwise
• When Christians Quarrel
• The Problem of Playing God
• Warnings to the Wealthy
• Two Musts for Every Christian

Format & Features

Twelve chapters in a paperback workbook, covering the whole letter of James.

Who It's For

Adult and teen Bible classes, small groups, and Christians who want a faith that works in everyday life.

Common Questions

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Its 12 chapters fit a quarter of weekly classes. Order a copy for each student.

Does it cover all of James?
Yes. The twelve lessons work through all five chapters.

Is there another study of James?
Yes. Ed Rangel's James: A Study from the Brother of Jesus offers a more detailed verse-by-verse study.

About the Author

Wilson Adams has a gift for making the complex simple, and he believes teaching isn't finished until it reaches application. That's why every book in the Courageous Living series offers both. He is also the author of Turning Point and co-author of A Life Lost and Found: A Journey of Hope and Healing. He and his wife, Julie, live near Nashville, Tennessee.

About the Series

James: The Case for Practical Christianity is part of Courageous Living, Wilson Adams' series of 12-lesson workbooks that pair clear Bible teaching with practical application for classes and personal study.

Product Details

• Author: Wilson Adams
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Series: Courageous Living
• Chapters: 12
• Format: Paperback workbook
• Covers: James 1–5