Exam Flashcards
What is the theme of the Book of James?
Spiritual Maturity
What is the purpose of the Book of James?
To help Christians solve their problems
What is the objective of the Book of James?
To lead them to have spiritual maturity
List some major problems of the Church addressed in the Book of James.
- Failure to live what they professed to believe
- Serious problems with tongues
- Creating wars and divisions in the assembly
- Worldliness
- Open disobedience to God’s Word
What is the emphasis of Chapter 1 in the Book of James?
Impatience and difficulties
What is the emphasis of Chapter 2 in the Book of James?
Talking but not living the truth
What is the emphasis of Chapter 3 in the Book of James?
No control of the tongue
What is the emphasis of Chapter 4 in the Book of James?
Fighting and coveting
What is the emphasis of Chapter 5 in the Book of James?
Collecting material toys
What is essential to get the most out of the study of James?
We have been born again
What must we do to examine our lives according to the Book of James?
Honestly examine our lives in the light of God’s Word
What should we do with what God teaches us?
Obey what God teaches no matter what the cost
What should we be prepared for while studying the Book of James?
Extra trial and testing
How should we measure our spiritual growth?
By the word of God
Complete the quote: ‘Our values determine our ______.’
evaluation
True or False: ‘If we value comfort more than character, then trials will upset us.’
True
True or False: ‘If we live only for the present and forget the future, then trials would make us better not bitter.’
False
What should a Christian know about faith?
Faith is always tested
How does testing work for us according to the Book of James?
Testing works for us, not against us
How can trials help us according to the Book of James?
Trials rightly used help us to mature
Complete the quote: ‘God always tests us to bring out the best, but ______ tempts us to bring out the worst.’
Satan
