James 1

Question 1

How does James describe himself? v.1

Answer 1

Slave (servant) of God and of Jesus

Question 2

James starts off his epistle with a command regarding trials — what is the command? v.2

Answer 2

Consider (Count) it all joy

Question 3

What does testing of faith produce in a Christian? v. 1:3

Answer 3

Perseverance (Steadfastness)

Question 4

Once perseverance has its perfect work, we lack nothing. What is this full effect? v. 1:4

Answer 4

That we may be perfect & complete

Question 5

We go to God if we lack wisdom. How are supposed to ask? v. 1:6

Answer 5

Ask in faith, doubting nothing

Question 6

How does James define double minded? (He provides an illustration & a definition.) vv. 1:6, 8

Answer 6

—surf (wave) of the sea, driven & tossed by wind

—unstable in all his ways

Question 7

James uses examples from nature — grass and its flower — to illustrate what happens to riches. Explain. vv. 1:10-11

Answer 7

—Sun scorches grass & it withers

— its flower falls off (pass away) and its beauty is destroyed (fades)

Question 8

A man who perseveres during trials receives a special reward from God to those who love Him. What? v.1:12

Answer 8

Crown of life

Question 9

We cannot say “I am being tempted by God.” Why? (James makes 2 points about this statement.) v.1:13

Answer 9

God can’t be tempted by evil, and He doesn’t tempt anyone.

Question 10

How is man tempted? v.1:14

Answer 10

When he is carried away (enticed) by his own lust (desire)

Question 11

When does lust (desire) become sin? What is the result of this sin? v.1:15

Answer 11

—It is sin when conceived.

—When sin is fully matured, it brings forth death.

Question 12

What gift comes from the Father of lights, who is unchanging? v.1:17

Answer 12

Every good thing given & every perfect gift is from above

Question 13

James writes that we are kind of ________ among God’s creation. v. 1:18

Answer 13

First fruits

Question 14

James commands us to be ______ to hear, _____ to speak, and _____ to anger. v. 1:19

Answer 14

quick, slow, slow

Question 15

Man’s anger does not produce the _____ of God. v.1:29

Answer 15

Righteousness

Question 16

Because of man’s anger, we are told to lay aside (put away) what? v.1:21

Answer 16

All filthiness and wickedness

Question 17

How are we to receive the implanted word? v.1:21

Answer 17

in gentleness (meekness)

Question 18

James says we are deceiving ourselves if we are only hearers of the word. Instead what are we to be? v.1:22

Answer 18

Doers of the word

Question 19

As hearers of the word & not doers, James gives an illustration of someone looking at his natural face in the mirror. What does he do? vv. 1:23-24

Answer 19

He looks at himself, goes away & forgets what he saw.

Question 20

How does James describe the perfect law? v. 1:25

Answer 20

Law of freedom (liberty)

Question 21

A person is blessed in what he does when he looks intently into the perfect law & a_______ by it. v.1:25

Answer 21

abides

Question 22

James says a person’s religion is worthless if he doesn’t do what? v.1:26

Answer 22

Bridle his tongue

Question 23

How does James describe a religion that is pure & undefiled before God? v. 1:27 (There are 2 things we need to do.)

Answer 23

Visit afflicted (needy) orphans & widows AND keep yourself unstained by the world

Question 24

The rich are told to boast in their humiliation. Why? vv. 1:10-11

Answer 24

Because rich men will fade away in the midst of their pursuits.

Question 25

What is James 1 about? Use simple outline form of one word or simple phrases. There are at least 4 key points.

Answer 25

Trials
Testing of faith
Obeying God’s Word
Hearers & doers of the Word