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How many James are listed in the NT?
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5:
James, son of Zebedee James, the son of Alphaeus James, the younger James, the father of Judas (not Iscariot) James, the brother of Jude (Jude 1) James, the half-brother of the Lord |
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Which two James refer to the same person?
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James, the brother of Jude and James the half-brother of the Lord
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Who does the evangelical church agree wrote the book of James? Why?
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1. James as leader of the Jerusalem church would be the logical one
2. Linguistic similarities between the letter sent from the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 and James' epistle 3. Church tradition identifies the writer of this epistle as James the half brother of the Lord Jesus and brother of Jude |
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How was James converted?
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Perhaps by the resurrection
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What are the two main themes that the many subjects all revolve around?
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1. Hatred of hypocrisy
2. Warning against being doubleminded - allegiance to God and love for the world |
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When did the author of James die?
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62 AD
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What is the first book of the NT?
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49 AD
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What is the formula for maturity and completeness in the book of James?
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Suffering + Endurance = Maturity and Completeness
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What is the proper attitude in testing?
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Rejoicing faith (1:9-11)
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When the same word is used for "trials" and "temptations", what determines which is intended?
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Context (James 1:12)
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What is promised to the man who remains steadfast under trial after he has stood the test?
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Crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him (Jas 1:12).
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What are the two parts of religious that is pure and undefiled before God?
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1. Acts of benevolence for the helpless (Ps 68:4; 112:9)
2. Keeping yourself unspotted from the world |
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Where did the church in James meet?
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A synagogue, indicates how early the book is dated.
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What is the dating of James?
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44-45 AD
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What is emphasized in James 2:5?
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God's sovereignty. God chooses...
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Where is the OT command to "love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord"?
Where is the OT Shema and command to love God with all heart, soul, mind, strength? |
Leviticus 19:18 (on test) - Love neighbor as oneself.
Deut 6:4-5 - One God - Love God with whole heart, soul, mind and strength. |
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What is mercy always directed towards?
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Mercy is always directed towards misery.
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What triumphs over judgment?
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God's mercy (James 2:13)
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What are the two thesis regarding the relationship between faith and works?
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1. Faith without works is dead (2:14-17) - Ezek 33:30-33
2. Faith without works is demoniacal (2:18-26) |
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Compare 3 ways that James and Paul's teachings on the relationship between faith and works.
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1. James and Paul agree that justification is by faith alone.
2. James and Paul supplement each other. 3. James and Paul agree that faith that results in works saves; saving faith that results in works saves. |
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What is the phrase regarding faith and justification from the Reformation?
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Faith alone justifies, but faith that justifies is never alone.
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What does "dead" refer to?
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Inoperative - can't accomplish anything (Rom 4:19; 7:9)
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Who is meant by "someone" in James 1:18, "But someone will say, 'You have faith and I have works."?
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1. "Someone" is an objector who observes one person has faith and another has works; seldom do both faith and works come together in one believe.
(a) First, "you" and "I" is a strange way to say "one...another." (b) View assumes James had faith without works which makes little sense in view of the context. James is arguing for faith that produces works! (c) No one was claiming to have works without faith, even in vs 18. 2. (Dr. T's view) A second interpretation says the speaker in verse 18 is a proponent of James' view. His statement includes the entirety of verse 18. (Which ever viewpoint one takes, the main idea is clear: Faith without works is incapable of demonstration.) |
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What OT passage indicates that creedal confession is not saving faith?
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Deut. 6:4 - The Shema
But even the demons believe--and shudder! Acts 26:27 |
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In what chapter is Abraham's faith credited as righteousness? When was Abraham's faith completed in works through offering of Isaac?
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Genesis 15:6 Abraham believe and it was credited to him as righteousness. Gen 22 - Abe offered Isaac believing he would be resurrected from the grave.
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What does Hos 11:1 refer to?
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God will call his son out of Egypt. Jesus was called out of Egypt, confirming He was God's firstborn Son and the ideal Israel.
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What is "a friend of God"?
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One who does His work
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What are the two definitions of justification?
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1. Vindication
2. To declare righteous (Gen 15:6) |
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What are 3 big and little things that illustrated the power of the tongue to direct the body?
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1. Horse and bit (3:3)
2. Ship and rudder (3:4) 3. Forest fire and flame (3:5) |
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What cannot be tamed by humans, but can be tamed by God?
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The human tongue (3:8)
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Does God still see us as having the image of God?
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Yes, there is still something of the image of God in every person. (3:9)
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What is the key to controlling what comes out of the mouth?
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The key is not tongue control; the key is a change of heart, for what is in the heart will come out.
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What is the natural progression from the tongue in James 3?
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To wisdom (James 3:13-18)
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What does wisdom manifest itself in?
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Wisdom manifests itself in behavior. (James 3:13-18)
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What are the two kinds of wisdom?
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1. Unspiritual wisdom
2. Spiritual wisdom |
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What are the two sins listed in James 3:14 which demonstrates unspiritual wisdom?
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1. Bitter jealousy
2. Selfish ambition |
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What are the attributes of spiritual wisdom in James 3:17-18?
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1. Pure (3:17)
2. Peaceable 3. Gentle 4. Open to reason 5. Full of mercy 6. Good Fruits 7. Impartial and sincere |
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Where do battles in the body of Christ come from?
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Battles in the body of Christ come from battles in our body (sin nature)
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What leads to prayerlessness?
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Preoccupation with strife leads to prayerlessness.
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How many commandments does James give? What is one of the ten commandments regarding the devil?
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Ten commandments.
-Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (Scripture never says attacks the devil, but to resist the devil: Eph 6:11) |
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How does satan tempt?
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satan tempts by causing people to doubt. In regards to satan, don't back up but stand firm in truth.
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Are there times when you have to take an oath?
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There are times when you have to take oaths (Jesus answered under oath), but you should be so honest that you should not have to take oaths..
Matt 5:34-37; Matt 26:63 |
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What are the two uses of "anointing" in James 5:14 in reference to anointing the sick?
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1. Anointing may be medicinal
2. Anointing is symbolic (Dr T's view) |
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What may be the cause of sickness, according to James 5:15?
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Sin "And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven" (James 5:15)
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Who does James use as an example of the power of prayer?
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Elijah (James 5:17)
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If someone brings back a sinner from his wandering, what "death" is being referred to?
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Either:
1. Physical death 2. Spiritual uselessness 3. Unsaved professor |
