Description

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Are you living a faithful life?
 
We don't work to be saved; we work because we are saved. But without faith, our works are empty service. And without works our faith is dead. This dynamic relationship is the heart of this study of the Book of James.
 
Faith keeps us humble, not proud; directs us to bless, not to curse; and causes us to show mercy, not judgment. Faith leads us to true religion that extends itself in favor toward others. Faith inspires us to preach the good news to every tribe, tongue, and nation. Faith motivates us to worship our God for all eternity. This is the essential message of James: Faith works.

Features:

• 13 small-group sessions
• Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth
• Teaching videos featuring author Matt Chandler, approximately 20 minutes each week -- available separately

The Bible Study Book includes a small-group experience for 13 small group sessions, individual study opportunities for each day of the week, applicable Scripture, "How To Use This Study," leader guide, and a group discussion guide. Also available in a digital (ePub) format.

MATT CHANDLER serves as the lead pastor of teaching at The Village Church, a multi-campus congregation based out of Flower Mound, Texas. He came to The Village in December 2002 and describes his tenure as a replanting effort to change the theological and philosophical culture of the congregation. Alongside his current role as lead pastor, Matt is involved in church-planting efforts both locally and internationally through The Village, as well as in various strategic partnerships. Matt is the author of Take Heart; To Live Is Christ, to Die Is Gain; Mingling of Souls; The Explicit Gospel Bible study (Lifeway, 2012); and The Apostles' Creed Bible study (Lifeway, 2017). He's also a coauthor of Creature of the Word (Lifeway, 2012). Other than knowing Jesus, Matt's greatest joy is being married to Lauren and being the dad to their three children: Audrey, Reid, and Norah.

About the Author

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MATT CHANDLER serves as the lead pastor of teaching at The Village Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He came to The Village in December 2002 and describes his tenure as a replanting effort to change the theological and philosophical culture of the congregation. The church has witnessed a tremendous response, growing from 160 people to more than 11,000, including campuses in Flower Mound, Dallas, Plano, and Fort Worth. Alongside his current role as lead pastor, Matt is involved in church-planting efforts both locally and internationally through The Village, as well as in various strategic partnerships. Prior to accepting the pastorate at The Village, Matt had a vibrant itinerant ministry for more than ten years that gave him the opportunity to speak to thousands of people in America and abroad about the glory of God and the beauty of Jesus. Matt is the author of Take Heart; To Live Is Christ, to Die Is Gain; Mingling of Souls; The Explicit Gospel Bible study (LifeWay, 2012); and The Apostles' Creed Bible study (LifeWay, 2017). He's also a coauthor of Creature of the Word (LifeWay, 2012). Other than knowing Jesus, Matt's greatest joy is being married to Lauren and being the dad to their three children: Audrey, Reid, and Norah.