Walking the Talk: Jacobite Exhortation as a Missiological Method

Abstract

A study of the Epistle of James reveals that true faith is expressed in obedience. The message of the letter, therefore, is not just a set of rules but a call to transformation, transcending the mere observance of rules. It is designed to shape a new community of disciples who embody a new way of life, a life that belongs to the new era established by Jesus Christ through His death and resurrection. This new life changes believers and enables them to radiate Christ's life to the world. The letter advocates for a life of faith expressed through obedience, providing practical biblical principles for living in a way that pleases God and fosters connections with others. The book is designed to inspire dispersed messianic communities to uphold God's moral and ethical standards in their daily lives and, in doing so, to experience the transformative power of Christ.