James Flashcards
Who is James and why is his letter significant
The half brother of Jesus; it is likely the first NT book (possibly 47AD)
What does the acronym WORKS stand for and which chapters does it represent
Working patience through trials (chap 1)
Obedience that accompanies faith (chap 2)
Restraining the unbridled tongue (chap 3)
Keeping calm in conflict (chap 4)
Suffering & Sickness (chap 5)
Difference between joy and happiness
Joy is found in Jesus, happiness is found in circumstances
Trial
designed by God to prove merit or value of the one tested
Temptation
designed by Satan to solicit evil & lead to sin
in what 4 ways is faith tested according to the first 2 chapters of James
in response to trial, in response to the word (hearers vs doers), in reaction to partiality, by production of good works
How is James’s explanation of faith vs works a different issue than Paul’s
Paul’s concern: the works of the law apart from grace
James’s concern: mere profession apart from deeds
In what ways are faith tested in chapter 3 of James
by production of self-control, by its appropriation of true wisdom
The part of the body that if controlled is a test of maturity
the tongue
In what ways are faith tested in chapter 4 of James
by its reaction to worldliness, its avoidance of slander, avoidance of presumtious planing
wordliness
the attitude that places the self or things at the center of one’s aspirations & activities
How can James 4:9 be misinterpreted
We are not being told to live a miserable and mournful life, but contextually speaking: the readers are instructed to get serious about their faith in God, not taking it lightly!
In what ways are faith tested in chapter 4 of James
by its reaction to worldliness, its avoidance of slander, avoidance of presumtious planing
In what ways are faith tested in chapter 5 of James
by reaction to injustice, by consistent honesty, by resort to prayer
