A Study of James - Lesson 17

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A Study of James
Lesson 17

A Study of James - Lesson 17 - Review

Review…

Here is an index to the epistle of James, to remind us of the ground we have covered in this study:

Passage	Lesson	Topic
Intro	1	Nature of the Epistle: Practical Theology
(1:1)	1	Author and Recipients
(1:2-4)	2	Endurance: The Benefit of Trials
(1:5-8)	2	Prayer: Acquiring Wisdom for Trials
(1:9-11)	3	The Trials of Poverty and Wealth
(1:12)	3	The Crown of Life: The Reward of Endurance
(1:13-16)	4	A Crucial Distinction: Trials vs. Temptation
(1:17-18)	4	God's Good Gifts: New Birth and Trials
(1:19-21)	5	God's Good Word vs. Our Evil Words
(1:22-25)	5	The Mark of Genuine Faith: Doing, not merely Hearing
(1:26-27)	6	Religion that is Profitable, Pure and Faultless: A Bridled Tongue, a Compassionate Heart and Purity of Life
(2:1-7)	6	The Snare of Favoritism
(2:8-13)	7	The Unyielding Requirements of the Law
(2:14-20)	8	A Lone Faith – is a Dead, Useless Faith
(2:21-26)	9	A Living Faith – is Justified by the Works it Produces
(3:1-12)	9	The Teacher and the Tongue
(3:13-18)	10	Wisdom from Above – Its Character and Fruit
(4:1-6)	11	A Source of Great Evil: The Desire for Worldly Pleasure
(4:7-10)	12	Drawing Near to God
(4:11-17)	13	Warnings against Pride
(5:1-6)	14	Warnings regarding Earthly Wealth
(5:7-11)	14	Patient Endurance in Godliness
(5:12)	15	Warning against Swearing
(5:13-15)	15	Proper Responses to Life's Joys and Afflictions
(5:15-18)	16	Effective Prayer
(5:19-20)	16	Restoring a Brother

Questions for discussion … (click here to see suggested answers)

1 Describe the characteristics of "wisdom literature", and explain why James is an example of this.

2 Name at least three possible reasons why James might have risen to leadership in the Jerusalem church.

3 List some similarities between the book of James and the Sermon on the Mount.

4 Why should we rejoice in trials?

5 How can we profit from trials?

6 How are trials and temptations related? How do they differ?

7 How can we successfully overcome temptation?

8 Can God forgive sinners without compromising His holiness and justice?

9 In what senses can man's will be considered "free"? In what sense is it not free?

10 Name some differences between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

11 There are dangers in both poverty and wealth. What are they?

12 What is the proper use of the law in our sanctification?

13 Give some analogies that illustrate the function of the Law.

14 How can the Law provide freedom?

15 Biblically, what does it mean to "show favoritism"?

16 Which grace may be thought of as the "pedigree of the Christian"?

17 Was Abraham justified by his works, or by faith alone?

18 Name two kinds of justification.

19 Describe the three ways that we are said to be justified.

20 In our quest for practical godliness, why is the tongue a good place to begin?

21 Name some essential ingredients to effective prayer.

22 What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among people? What is the cure?

23 For the believer, this conflict is fought within the heart. Describe the spiritual conflict within the believer.

24 What are the right and wrong ways to confess sin in the church?

25 Describe what it means to "walk by the Spirit" or to be "led by the Spirit".

26 When afflicted by Satan's attacks—temptation, anxiety or depression—how do we get Satan to leave us alone?

27 What emotions can we expect to experience when we draw near to God?

28 How can we draw closer to God? Name some things that we can do.

29 What harm is caused when we speak evil of our brothers in Christ or criticize them? Give several answers.

30 How should we relate to our brothers in the Lord?

31 Why is it wrong to boast of your future plans?

32 Why is it wrong to swear by heaven or earth?

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A Study of James
Lesson 17

1	Describe the characteristics of "wisdom literature", and explain why James is an example of this.
2	Name at least three possible reasons why James might have risen to leadership in the Jerusalem church.
3	List some similarities between the book of James and the Sermon on the Mount.
4	Why should we rejoice in trials?
5	How can we profit from trials?
6	How are trials and temptations related? How do they differ?
7	How can we successfully overcome temptation?
8	Can God forgive sinners without compromising His holiness and justice?
9	In what senses can man's will be considered "free"? In what sense is it not free?
10	Name some differences between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.
11	There are dangers in both poverty and wealth. What are they?
12	What is the proper use of the law in our sanctification?
13	Give some analogies that illustrate the function of the Law.
14	How can the Law provide freedom?
15	Biblically, what does it mean to "show favoritism"?
16	Which grace may be thought of as the "pedigree of the Christian"?
17	Was Abraham justified by his works, or by faith alone?
18	Name two kinds of justification.
19	Describe the three ways that we are said to be justified.
20	In our quest for practical godliness, why is the tongue a good place to begin?
21	Name some essential ingredients to effective prayer.
22	What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among people? What is the cure?
23	For the believer, this conflict is fought within the heart. Describe the spiritual conflict within the believer.
24	What are the right and wrong ways to confess sin in the church?
25	Describe what it means to "walk by the Spirit" or to be "led by the Spirit".
26	When afflicted by Satan's attacks—temptation, anxiety or depression—how do we get Satan to leave us alone?
27	What emotions can we expect to experience when we draw near to God?
28	How can we draw closer to God? Name some things that we can do.
29	What harm is caused when we speak evil of our brothers in Christ or criticize them? Give several answers.
30	How should we relate to our brothers in the Lord?
31	Why is it wrong to boast of your future plans?
32	Why is it wrong to swear by heaven or earth?