You may have heard the quaint saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” It is interesting but very sad that there are a multitude of churches today that wrongly believe that we must somehow make the Word of God come alive or relevant to our generation. In attempting to make the Word relevant they empty it of its power in the process. The reason this is so is that the Word of God is already relevant and most definitely alive in every generation that appears!

When those who are somewhat familiar with the Scriptures think of the Epistle of James, we don’t often think of a book that is doctrinal in its content. We usually think of it as a very practical Epistle which of course it is. Yet there is also a rich doctrinal aspect to the Epistle of James. Dr. Howard Hendricks does a masterful job of bringing out to us the precise blend of doctrine as well as practical teaching that works for the 1^st century just as well as the 21^st.

Dr. Hendricks reminds us that if we as believers in Christ will put into practice the teaching of James, there will be undeniable proof to a watching world that the Word of God works when tested! Our instructor for the course is very direct in his teaching, the very one who should be teaching us this Epistle!

If you are seeking advice on how to make the Bible relevant to your generation, this course is not for you. But if you are wanting to find a way to release the power and authority that is inherent in the Word of God, then course number 30400 in the Book Studies Division of the BBN Bible Institute is just what the doctor ordered!