James (Epistle)

Question 1

Who wrote James

Answer 1

James, the half brother of Jesus

Question 2

Who was the letter of James written to?

Answer 2

Christian Jews scattered throughout the Roman Empire.

Likely due to the persecution in Jerusalem after the stoning of Stephen.

James 1:1 “to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.”

Question 3

James - date of writing?

Answer 3

Before 49AD

First NT epistle

Question 4

James - Purpose of writing

Answer 4

To urge the (Jewish) believers to demonstrate their faith through good works.

Question 5

How many chapters are in the book of James?

Answer 5

5

Question 6

James, chapter 1

Answer 6

Working patients through trials
O
R
K
S

Question 7

James, chapter 2

Answer 7

W
Obedience that accompanies faith
R
K
S

Question 8

James, chapter 3

Answer 8

W
O
Restraining the unbridled tongue
K
S

Question 9

James, chapter 4

Answer 9

W
O
R
Keeping calm in conflict
S

Question 10

James, chapter 5

Answer 10

W
O
R
K
Suffering and sickness

Question 11

What is the theme of James?

Answer 11

Real faith produces authentic deeds

Question 12

James - Key verse

Answer 12

James 2:17

So you see, faith, by itself, isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.