The epistle of James has a clear focus on the necessity of Christian works, and this is in contrast but not in conflict with the doctrine of justification by faith set forth by the apostle Paul. Some of the subjects include handling trials and temptations, practicing pure religion, understanding the. PURPOSE OF THE EPISTLE The epistle deals with a variety of themes, with an emphasis upon practical aspects of the Christian life. If James, the Lord's brother, is the author, then he probably wrote it in Jerusalem. It the first book of the New Testament written. Some have thought that the author was James, the brother of John and the son of Zebedee but this seems quite impossible, because he suffered martyrdom in the y before the dispersion of the Jewish. Three persons named James are mentioned in the New Testament, and it has been a question which of these persons was the author of our Epistle. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Davids (Author) › Visit Amazon's Peter H.ĭavids Page. The Epistle of James (The New International Greek Testament Commentary) Paperback – October 3, by Peter H. James Burton Coffman died on Friday, June 30, 2006, at the age of 101.The Epistle of James (New International Commentary on New Test) by James B. Coffman then married June Bristow Coffman.
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The series includes every book of the Old and New Testaments.Īfter being married to Sissy for 64 years, she passed away.
This series was written with the thorough care of a research scholar, yet it is easy to read. Many people consider the Coffman series to be one of the finest modern, conservative commentary sets written.Ĭoffman's conservative interpretations affirm the inerrancy of the Bible and clearly point readers toward Scripture as the final basis for Christian belief and practice. This commentary is being sold all over the world. One of his most notable accomplishments was writing a 37-volume commentary of the entire Bible, verse by verse, which was finished in 1992. Retiring in 1971, he returned to Houston. and, at one count, baptized more than 3,000 souls. Armed Forces in Japan and Korea and served 90 days, holding Gospel meetings throughout both countries.Ĭoffman conducted hundreds of gospel meetings throughout the U.S. While in Washington, he was offered the opportunity to serve as guest chaplain for the U.S. In his lifetime, Coffman received 3 honorary doctorates. Coffman preached for congregations in Texas Oklahoma Washington, D.C. Then, he married Thelma "Sissy" Bradford in 1931. In 1930, he was offered a position as associate minister and song leader in Wichita Falls, the beginning of his career as a minister. in history and music.Īfter earning his degree, Coffman served as a high school principal for two years in Callahan County, then taught history and English at Abilene High School.
In Texas, Coffman graduated from Abilene High School and enrolled in Abilene Christian College (now University), graduating in 1927 with a B.A. He was born May 24, 1905, in Taylor County to pioneer West Texans "so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back." He became a Christian in 1923. James Burton Coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of Christ in the 20th century.
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