James

Question 1

What do we know about James? (3)

Answer 1

Formerly Skeptical of Jesus

Became a Believer at Jesus’ Resurrection

Leader in the Jerusalem Church

Question 2

Areas of Instruction in James (3)

Answer 2

Enduring Trials/Tests for Maturity

Godly Perspective on Poverty and Wealth

Godly Speech and Behavior

Question 3

Instructions on Poverty and Wealth

Answer 3

Resist Favoritism of the rich at the expense of the poor

Condemnation of Wealthy Oppressors and Perseverance of Impoverished Oppressed

Question 4

define: “power of the Tongue”

Answer 4

The Power of the Tongue: it “steers” our lives, capable of Great damage, cant be tamed

Question 5

Instruction on Speech

Answer 5

Put an end to strife, quarrels, and slander

Question 6

Instructions of Behavior

Answer 6

Doers of the Law

Question 7

How are Paul and James different in regards to Justification

Answer 7

Paul: justification is being MADE righteous

James: justification is being SHOWN to be righteous

Paul would agree with James that true saving faith is SHOWN in conduct

Question 8

Key theme of James

Answer 8

True saving faith will SHOW itself by one’s good works