Hebrews, James, Peter, John, Jude

Southern Christian University

Study Questions On James

James A. Turner

1. Read (Mt. 2-4, 13:55; I Cor. 15:74; Gal. 1:18-19) and then list the three persons with the name James who would rank as potentials as the author of this book.

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2. Which James was put to death by Herod soon after the church was established (Acts 12:1-2)?

3. Read (Jn.7:1-5; Acts 1:14; I Cor. 15:74; Gal. 1:18-19; Acts 12:1-3, 12:16-17,

15:13-23; Gal. 2:1-10) and then list four important things about James the Lord’s brother.

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4. How does the writer identify himself, and why would this be very appropriate for James the Lord’s brother?

5. The epistle is addressed to the ______________ which means that it was written to

__________Christians. How are they spoken of in James 1:18 and Rom. 11:11-18?

6. List six of the needs or weaknesses of these brethren as shown by the instruction and exhortations of this book. Read 1:2-5, 1:12-16 and 1:19-20, 1:26,3:1-13, and 2:1-12 and 1:22-25, 1:27, 4:14-26 and 3:1-2; I Tim. 1:3-7 and 3:13-18, 4:11-12,5:9, and 4:1-10,4:13- 17.

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7. Why then is this book so practical for us today?

8. What must one do to acquire more true wisdom (1:5-8, 3:13-18)?

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9. In (James 1:9,1:16,1:19,2:1,2:5,2:14-15,3:1,3:10,4:11,5:7,5:9,5:12,5:19) he refers to those that he is writing to as , ,and ______________. ____________________

10. The above and passages like (Rom. 2:28-29, 4:11-13; Gal. 3:26-29) indicate that in his address, “to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greetings (1:1)”, that he is referring to the twelve tribes in a _______________ sense, and not to __

___________________Israel.

11. What is the primary meaning of the word patience as in 1:3-4 and 5:7-11?

12. List four things that he says about trails and temptations (1:24, 1:12-16).

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13. What does he say about the person that is a hearer of the word and not a doer (1:22-25)?

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14. What is pure and undefiled religion as defined by James (1:27)?

15. List two things that he defines as vain religion (1:26-27,2:14-20).

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16. List four things that he said about their showing respect of persons (2:1-13).

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17. What questions does he ask about the person that says he has faith, but he has not works (2:14- 16)?

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18. How does he answer the above question (2:17-26)?

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19. Why did James join Abraham’s offering up of Isaac and Gen. 15:6 together (2:21-24)?

20. Note how Paul used Gen. 15:1-6 and Rom.4:1-5. Do the words of Paul in this passage contradict James (2:21-24)? Explain in detail.

21. How was Rahab the harlot justified, and how was she and her household saved (Jos. 2:1-Heb. 11:31; Jas. 2:25)?

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22. Does James 3:1 contradict Heb. 5:12 and I Pet. 3:15 and Acts 8:4? Does James 3:1

indicate that some had wrong motives in desiring to be teachers (Mt. 23:14; I Tim.

1:3-7)? If so, what were their motives?

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23. List four things that are said about the tongue in chapter three.

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24. What is the meaning of the word in 3:13 translated conversation in the King James Version?

25. What are the results of jealousy and faction (3: 13-16)?

26. James 3:17 reads, “But the wisdom that is from above is first , then _______

easy to ________,full of ,and good ________

without ___________, without ___________

27. What was the cause of their conflicts that he speaks of as wars and fightings?

28. Give two the reasons why they did not receive from God things that they desired.

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29. Is the writer talking about physical or spiritual adultery in James 4:4? See Jn.2:15-

16; Jer. 3:6-10, 5:7:9-15, 23:13-15; Ezk. 16:30-34, 23:1-30. Discuss and give

support for your answer.

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30. What does he say about resisting the devil?

31. List two things that be says about humility?

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32. What does a Christian do when he “speaketh against a brother”? What is the meaning of “speaketh against”?

33. What was wrong with the way some were making their plans for the future?

34. What particular thing is he referring to in James 4:17? Does the rule apply to other things? Discuss.

35. Are the rich described in 5:1-6 exhorted to repent and live a better life? What may

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36. List four things that he says about the rich.

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37. List three things that James says about Patience.

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38. Was Job patient in the sense of not defending himself against the false charges brought by his three friends (Job. 22:5-9,27:1-6, 31:5-35)? In what sense was he patient (Job. 1:9-22, 2:7-10, 19:25-26,23:10-12)?Give details for each answer.

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39. What is the meaning of “ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord ii full of pity, and merciful (5:11; Job 42:7-17)?

40. The suffering are admonished to , ____________,the cheerful____________, and the

sick _____________.

41 Why did Elijah pray fervently that it might not rain (5:17; I K.17:1-8, 18:1, 18:17-

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