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James 1
1. What best describes the topic of James 1? (please choose one)
2. What are the three main elements of the salutation in verse 1?
3. To whom is the book of James addressed? What is the meaning of this designation?
4. Which James is this who is the writer?
5. How is a Christian to consider their trials? What do the trials of life do for a Christian? What is meant by "perfect" in verse 4 of the KJV?
6. What is wisdom? Contrast it with knowledge. How is it to be obtained? What is the condition of asking for wisdom? How is the doubting prayer described? (v.6)
7. What is the interpretation of "high degree" of the poor man and "low degree" of the rich man? (vv.9-11).
8. What kind of temptation does James deny comes from God? What is their source? What is the end of sin? (v.13).
9. What kind of gifts does God give? Describe the nature of His giving. (v.17).
10. In what sense is salvation a gift of God? Describe the Bible teaching on the new birth. What part does the word (Bible) play in the new birth?
11. What is the meaning of "firstfruits"? What obligation does this place upon the child of God? (v.18).
12. Discuss the power to save souls that James accords the Word of Truth and cite other verses. (v. 21)
13. How must the Word be received (name at least three attitudes).
14. What must be "laid aside"? What is meekness? (v.21)
15. Name at least two ways in which we are blessed by the Word.
16. Explain the illustration of the mirror (vv. 23,24).
17. What is the " perfect law " spoken of in verse 25?
18. What does liberty have to do with the law? (v.25)
19. What does the word "religious" mean in verse 26?
20. How does Psalm 121:2-4 harmonize with what is being taught in verse 26?
21. Is verse 27 speaking on an individual or collective basis?
James 2
22. What are the two main subjects of James 2? (choose one)
23. What is meant by the term "have respect" in verse 3?
25. Contrast the view of the rich and poor as held by God and comment.
25. How does God judge those who do not show mercy? (v.13)?
26. In verses 14-26 James speaks of faith and works. How do the works mentioned here by James compare to the "dead works" of Hebrews 6:1? Compare and explain.
27. Whose faith is mentioned in verse 14, our faith, or the faith OF Christ (Gal. 2:16 KJV)? Isn't Christ the very essence of faith and named faithful (Rev. 19:11)? What would happen if we read the text and used the word Christ every time we found the word faith? Would the meaning change? Why or why not?
28. Define each: faith, works and justification.
29. Explain how James teaches that faith and works compliment each
other.
30. What grounds of justification from the Jewish background does James anticipate and refute? Explain the reference to demons, Abraham & Rahab. (vv.21-25).
31. Compare verse 25 with Hebrews 11:31 and Joshua 2:4-15. Comment on the salvation of Rahab and the spiritual portrait she paints for believers today.
32. Harmonize verse 26 with Ephesians 2:8-10.
33. What is the application of the teaching in verses 14-26 to sinners? To Christians?
James 3
34. There are two main questions that are dealt with in James 3, the first is the bridling of the tounge. The second is true wisdom that comes from above. Comment on both of these topics and use scripture in your answer.
35. What is the meaning or significance of the word "tounge" in this chapter?
36. What is meant by the term "master" in verse 1 of the KJV? Explain the warning against being a teacher. Why would false teachers have a heavier judgement?
37. In what sense is a man perfect when he can control his tounge?
(v.2)
38. Explain the illustrations James uses to teach the difficulty of controlling the tounge.
39. What inconsistency in the lives of many who claim to be Christians does James point to with reference to the tounge?
40. By way of application describe some of the major sins of the tounge which are common today.
41. Explain the expression "the wise man" of vv.13ff?
42. Describe the wisdom which is of this earth. What sins does it lead to?
43. Describe the wisdom which is from above. List and define some of its characteristics and virtues.
44. What is the meaning of "righteousness" in verse 18? How is it attained? How can we be more righteous or at least strive to be?
45. Note and summarize the type of life and conduct described as that of the truly wise man in these verses.
46. Apply the word righteous to us today. What particular characteristics should characterize a christian as true and righteous?
James 4
47. What is the meaning of the word "worldliness"? Can this be a problem for Christians today and if so how?
48. Explain the reason given for the unfulfilled prayers of many Christians (v.3).
49. How does James describe friendship with the world? (v.4) 1 John 2:15-18 is a parallel passage, find and cite at least one other.
50. In what way will God exhault the humble?
51. Read 1 Peter 5:5-8 and observe the similarity to what is taught in vv.6,7. How important is being humble? Is it the same as being meek? Get a concordance and look up the word humble then note some teachings on being humble; commit at least one to memory.
52. Comment on how wonderfully Job 17:9 relates to verse 8.
53 .What does James write about judging others (vv.11,12)? What does 2 Corinthians 12:20 teach on the same subject?
54. How important is this lesson on judging others for Christians today? Discuss and apply.
55. What is the general topic of James 4?
56. In what way does James condemn the Jewish merchants? (vv.13,14).
57. What does the Bible teach about the uncertainty of life? How does this apply to our plans for life?
58. In addition to leaving God out of their lives what else were these people doing? (4:16).
59. Describe how the teaching of Jesus in John 9:41 fits with what is spoken of in James 4:18.
James 5
60. What charges are made against the rich in the opening verses of chapter 5? Is it a sin to have money and not use it in a true Christian manner?
61. Who is the avenger of those wronged? Explain the phrase "Lord of Sabaoth" (v.4).
62. What end is in sight for these greedy sinners? (v.5).
63. What is the Christians duty in light of such wrongs? (v.7)
64. Explain the phrase "the coming of the Lord is at hand"; how could this be true if James said it almost 2000 years ago? (v.8).
65. How does Romans 13:11 relate to James 5:8?
66. Does verse 12 teach that we should not take an oath such as if we were to testify in a courtroom? Why or why not? Explain in detail.
67. What are the two principal subjects discusses in James 5:13-20?(choose one)
68. Explain in detail how 1 Corinthians 14:15 and Colossians 3:16 relate to verse 13.
69. What is the proper response to joy for the Christian?
70. Note in detail the meaning of the word for "sing" praises (psallo in Greek). Expound on its usage. Is it found in any other New Testament passages?
71. What are James instructions to the one who is sick? What is the spiritual meaning of this? Are church elders also faith healers? Why or why not?
72. What is the spiritual meaning of "anointing with oil"? (v.14).
73. Is James writing about physical sickness or spiritual sickness? Check the original Greek.
74. What application, if any does 5:14 have for Christians today?
75. What is the meaning of confessing our sins to one another?
76. What illustration is giving concerning the effectiveness of prayer?
77. Expound on how our prayers are answered today.
78. What type of death is spoken of in the last verse of the book of James, physical or spiritual?
79. Cite at least two verses from memory that are important lessons in the epistle of James.
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