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Faith that Works: Studies in the Epistle of James is unavailable, but you can change that!

In his commentary on the book of James, Homer A. Kent helps readers discover the epistle’s intensely human perspective. Drawing on his years of experience teaching this book at Grace Theological Seminary, Kent shows James to be a graphic and compelling writer, and aids in deeper understanding of his challenge to an active faith. With a helpful introduction, clear exposition, and accessible...

is appropriate. The thought would be that the experience of having one’s faith tested will produce a greater patience or endurance. The term can be understood, however, as a neuter adjective (meaning proven, tested, genuine) used substantively. The translation, then, would be “that which is genuine in your faith” or “the genuineness of your faith.”4 In the only other New Testament occurrence of this word (1 Peter 1:7), it is translated, “the proof of your faith” or “genuineness of your faith,” NASB
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