The believers James wrote to faced many problems as they made the transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament. James addresses these issues that the early Christians faced, including trials and temptations, true religion, wisdom, the use of the tongue, the judgment of the rich, patience, and spiritual help in trouble. Faith Made Perfect is an eminently practical book gives instruction for living the Christian life in many of its aspects. Author Herman Hanko also includes a discussion on the relation between justification and works, explained by James with the examples of Abraham and Rahab.