Quiz

• “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” In which chapter and verse of the book of James is this found? Answer: James 1:27. • In James 2:11, what two specific commandments does James cite to prove breaking one law makes you guilty of all? • "Do not murder" and "Do not steal" • "Do not commit adultery" and "Do not murder" • "Do not lie" and "Do not covet" • "Honour your parents" and "Do not commit adultery" Answer: b) "Do not commit adultery" and "Do not murder • In James 1:15, what is the complete "birth process" sequence that James describes? Answer: Desire → conceives → gives birth to sin → sin when full-grown → brings forth death • Mention and recite the shortest verse in the book of James chapter 1. Answer: James 1:16 in the NKJV reads: "Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren." • In James's time (James 1:27), orphans and widows represented the most economically and socially vulnerable people, who would be the modern equivalent of 'orphans and widows' in today's context, and how should this verse challenge contemporary church priorities? Answer: a. Less privileged single mothers, vulnerable elderly population, the homeless etc (Mention at least 2) b. Church should pay more attention to the welfare of its vulnerable population, give them a sense of belonging, look out for them (visitation), support them. (We are trying as a Church with the food bank and other welfare initiatives) • James 4:17 defines sin as failing to do what one knows is good as opposed to the common notions of sin as merely “breaking God’s laws.” How does this broader definition challenge Christian responsibility? Answer: James’ teaching shows that sin is both doing wrong and failing to do right, which deepens Christian responsibility and calls for active, intentional love and obedience. • James 1:11 uses the imagery of a flower to describe the fate of the rich man. According to this verse, what specific natural elements are mentioned as causing the flower to fall and its beautiful appearance to perish? a) The rain and the wind b) The sun and its burning heat c) The dew and the frost d) The darkness and the cold Answer: b) The sun and its burning heat • “If you really fulfil the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself,’ you do well.” James 2:8. Why does James describe “You shall love your neighbour as yourself” as the royal law? Answer: It comes from the King (God/Christ) and it is supreme over other laws. • True or False: James uses Rahab as an example because she believed in God and confessed her faith publicly. Answer: False (James 2:25 - she's commended for her works: "when she received the messengers and sent them out another way") • According to James 2:6, the rich do two specific things to oppress believers: they them and drag them before the . Answer: blaspheme, judgment seats (or courts) • What argument does James use to prove that faith without works is dead? Answer: He shows that words of compassion without action to meet needs are empty and useless, just like faith without deeds. • True or False: James 1:12 promises that the man who endures temptation will receive a crown of gold when he has been approved. Answer: False (James 1:12 NKJV - "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him." It's the "crown of life," not a "crown of gold") • The quote about Abraham in James 2:23 is also used by which other New Testament author to make a similar point about faith and righteousness? Answer: Paul (in Romans 4:3 and Galatians 3:6) • Why does James link control of the tongue to being a “perfect man”? Answer: Because mastery over speech reflects full self-control and maturity in faith. • How many verses are in James chapter 3? • 16 b) 18 c) 17 d) 19 Answer: b) • Recite James 3:17 Answer: "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy." • Several men named James appear in the New Testament. Discuss which James is identified as the author of the Epistle of James and explain why most scholars attribute the letter to him rather than to the other men with the same name. Answer: Most scholars attribute the epistle to James, the brother of Jesus, why? because James the son of Zebedee died too early (Acts 12:2) and James the son of Alphaeus was not prominent in church history. James the brother of Jesus, however, was the respected leader of the Jerusalem church, and the letter’s style and authority match his role. • Fill in the blanks: "For where and self-seeking exist, is there and every thing." (James 3:16) Answer: envy, confusion, evil • How does James connect prayer with both suffering and healing? Answer: Prayer is the believer’s response in every condition, and when joined with faith, it brings restoration and God’s intervention. • Fill in the blanks: “…….. and ……..! Do you not know that friendship with the ……… is enmity with ……? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of” James 4 vs 4 Answer: Adulterers; adulteresses; world; God; world; God. • Recite James 4:8. Answer: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” • James 3:13 says true wisdom is shown “by good conduct” in the “meekness of wisdom.” How does this challenge the idea that wisdom is only about knowledge, and what does it mean for someone who wants to lead in the church? Answer: Wisdom is not just knowledge but is proven by good conduct done in humility. For church leaders, this means leading with meekness and godly character, not pride or self-promotion. • What contradiction does James point out about the tongue? Answer: Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. • How can “earthly, sensual, demonic” wisdom manifest in church leadership? Answer: Through envy, rivalry, and self-promotion that cause division rather than unity. • How does James connect prayer with both suffering and healing in Chapter 5? Answer: Prayer is the believer’s response in every condition, and when joined with faith, it brings restoration and God’s intervention. • What is the spiritual significance of turning a sinner from error in James 5:19-20? Answer: It saves a soul from death and covers a multitude of sins, emphasizing the church’s role in restoration and redemption. • Recite James 5:17 Answer: “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.” • What lesson does the farmer’s patience teach believers about waiting for Christ’s return (James 5:7-8)? Answer: Just as crops take time, spiritual fruit and Christ’s coming require endurance and steadfast hope. • Recite James 1: 25 (NKJV) Answer: But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. • How does obeying the ‘royal law’ according to James 2:8 confronts the issue of partiality (favoritism) in the church? Give at least two practical examples of how a believer today might demonstrate obedience to this law in situations where favoritism could easily occur. Answer: i). Treating a poor visitor in church with the same honour as a wealthy one. ii). Showing kindness and fairness to colleagues without bias, even if some have more influence or connections. iii). Reaching out to marginalized groups (orphans, widows, minorities) without discrimination. 31. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a ____________ able also to bridle the whole-body James 3 vs2 Answer (perfect man) 32. ______God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. (James 1:13) True/False Answer - True 33. “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.” (James 2:24) True/False Answer – True. 34. “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a ______ from death and cover a multitude of _______ (James 5:19–20) Answer Soul & Sins 35. Fill the gap: You also be ________. Establish your_______, for the coming of the Lord is at ______ James 5 vs 8 Answer Patient, hearts and hand 36. Recite James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” 37. Recite James 1:19 “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” 38. Recite James 2:10 “For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.” 39. James 5 vs 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl from your misery that are coming upon you 40. James 5 vs 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, that you may be healed. The effective fervent payer of a righteous man avail much. 41. James 2 vs 13 For judgement is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement. 42. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from ______ and comes down from the father of lights with whom there is no ______ or shadow of turning (James 1:17) Answer above and variation 43. James 4: 10 says that we should _______ourselves before God. Answer Humble 44. According to James 3: 13-18, what is the characteristics of the wisdom from above? a. Bitter b. godly c. Peace-loving. Answer Peace-loving 45. What does James 1 verse 2-4 say about trial and temptation? Explain 46. What does James 1 verse 19-20 says about wrath? Answer So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God