Lesson 17 Flashcards
Who is the most likely author of the epistle of James and to who is he related?
James the just half brother of Jesus and full brother of Jude.
Who was the epistle of James address to?
The Christian “Diaspora” (The 12 scattered tribes of Israel living outside the holy land)
How can we account for the difference between James’s and Paul’s views on works?
Paul was explaining that the works were not a pre-requisite to salvation, while James was looking at works as the natural outflowing of a post conversion life (works accompanied faith).
From what two sources did James draw his teachings?
A) The wisdom of literature for the old Testament especially Proverbs
B) Jesus’ moral and ethical teachings in the sermon on the Mount
According to James, our faith is not genuine if it does not do what?
Produce good works.
What notion is first Peter saturated with?
Christians will encounter difficulties, persecutions, and sufferings for the name of Christ.
Who wrote first Peter?
Simon Peter the apostle.
The two epistles of Peter have a number of correlations with which book of the Bible?
The Gospel of Mark.
What does first Peter admonish us to do?
Live in a manner that glorifies God, even in the midst of a hostile society and culture.
