A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation: Spiritual Growth through the Witness of James - Couverture souple

Jennings, Robin T.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1649494378 ISBN 13 : 9781649494375

Editeur : Elk Lake Publishing, Inc., 2021

Synopsis

Who is James and why is his letter in the Bible an important read? And, better yet, is his letter worth a deeper reflection? Does his message have relevance to our world today like it did for the early church? According to The Rev. Robin T. Jennings, the answer is an astounding “yes!” And again, yes, his letter is a must read for the church and spiritual mentors who have not given up on the next generation.

We live in a world that appears more connected than one could have dreamed possible, and yet, it’s painfully evident that individually, collectively, and spiritually we are more disconnected than ever before. Our world needs a heavy dose and transmission of wisdom, and by “doing the Word” James provides a necessary intergenerational bridge.

Much about James’ biological relationship to Jesus is still unknown. What we do know is he was a contemporary, a “living link” to Jesus and, while he may have questioned Jesus during his life, he is one who lived a life filled with faith in light of the resurrection. His letter to the early church, establishes his role as one of earliest church spiritual mentors for the next generation.

His passion is restoration. His mission is to repair broken people, communities, and the world God has created. James is not only relevant for today, but he clearly speaks to a generation who is filled with information on a smartphone but lacking in intergenerational wisdom of spiritual formation.

You Are Invited to Witness

An ordained Episcopal clergyman, The Rev. Robin T. Jennings is a spiritual director who has spent a lifetime encouraging churches and parishioners to develop their spiritual growth and make a witness of faith in Jesus Christ. It is a witness designed by James to not simply talk the talk but walk the walk by putting our faith into action.

In Jennings’ book, A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation: Spiritual Growth through the Witness of James, he shares biblical truths through the lens of James, a contemporary of Jesus who observed first-hand his acts and was an eyewitness to his earthly ministry. Taking readers through the Letter of James, Jennings implores the church community to help our world become reconnected, with the center focus being on the way, the truth, and the life — Jesus. James could be considered as one of the church’s first spiritual mentors, guiding us for many generations and many more to come.
Can I get a witness?

Making a witness begins not on the outside but the inside. Before we do the work of God, God needs to first do some work in us. Throughout the book, Jennings digs into the first chapter in the Letter of James which offers a framework by:

• Hearing the call, the vocation begins by our participating within the Kingdom of God.
• Praying in faith, faithless prayer leads us to doubt, but the prayer of faith lacks in nothing.
• Be doers of the Word, restoration is the fruit of witnessing God’s will on earth…as in heaven.

The invitation is extended, and the hand of God is stretched out waiting for us to take hold and work together with assurance that as we “draw near to God he will draw near to us.” (James 4:8) Are you ready to embrace your vocation and be a spiritual mentor for the next generation?

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1649494378
• ISBN 13: 9781649494375
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 202
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