Lesson 1 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 Destination (Addressed to) of the book of James?
To the 12 tribes that were scattered abroad. (James 1:1))
Why did the Christians disperse (with verses)?
Because of persecution (Acts 8:1 & 4; Acts 11:19)
What is the objective of the book of James?
To lead them to have a spiritual maturity
How did the book of James teach the believers to deal with problems?
We should deal with problems MATURELY (James 1:12)
What does scattering seed mean?
In the dispersion
What are 5 of the major problems of the church?
- Failure on the part of many to live what they professed to believe
- Tongues are a serious problem.
- Creating wars and divisions in the assembly
- Worldliness
- Some members were disobeying God’s Word openly
What does the word Perfect mean?
Matured, balanced, and grown up
What is the emphasis of Chapter One of the book of James?
Impatience and Diffculties
What is the emphasis of Chapter Two of the book of James?
Talking but not living the Truth
What is the emphasis of Chapter Three of the book of James?
No control of the tongue
What is the emphasis of Chapter Four of the book of James?
Fighting and coveting
What is the emphasis of Chapter Five of the book of James?
Collecting Material Toys
Enumerate on “How we can get the most of this study”
- It is essential that we have been born again.
- We must honestly examine our lives in the light of God’s Word.
- We must obey what God teaches no matter what the cost.
- Be prepared for extra trial and testing.
- We must measure our spiritual growth by the word of God
