THE BOOK OF JAMES
What is the main theme of the book of James?
1. The End Times
2. The History of Israel
3. Practical Christian Living
4. The Life of Paul
Ans: C) Practical Christian Living
The book of James focus on practical aspects of Christian living emphasizing how faith should be lived out through good works, control of the tongue, and humility
What metaphor does James use to describe the Word of God?
A) A Sword
B) A Mirror
C) A Shield
D) A Fortress
Ans: B) A Mirror
James 1:23-24; Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at the MIRROR and after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like
How does James address the issue of judging others?
A) Encourage it
B) It is a minor issue
C) Do not slander one another
D) Only judges have this right
ANS: C) Do not slander one another
James 4:11; Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who against a brother or sister or judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it. but sitting in judgment on it
James emphasizes the importance of being patience and standing firm because...
A) The coming of the Lord is near
B) We are compelled to do so
C) We are accountable in the sight of the Lord
D) Patience is a virtue and must be practiced
ANS: A) The coming of the Lord is at hand
James 5:8; You too, be patient and stand firm, because the coming of the Lord is near
James states that the man who is never at fault is what kind of man?
A) Great
B) Noble
C) Perfect
D) None of the above
ANS: C) Perfect
James 3:2; We all stumble in many ways. anyone who is never at fault in what way they say is PERFECT, able to keep their whole body in check.
Who is traditionally considered the author of the book of James?
A. James, brother of John
B. James, son of Zebedee
C. James, half brother of Jesus
D. James, son of Alphaeus
Ans: A) James, half brother of Jesus
The traditional view is that James, the brother of Jesus, wrote this letter. He was a prominent leader in the early Christian community. He initially did not believe in Him (John 7:5)
What does James teach about patience and suffering?
A) It should be avoided
B) It is a sign of weakness
C) Be patient
D) Complain as much as possible
Ans: C) Be patient
James 5:7-8; Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crops, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.
What emotions does James say we should have when we face trials?
A) Sorrow
B) Grief
C) Joy
D) Anger
ANS: C) Joy
James 1:2; Consider it pure JOY, my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you that the testing of your faith produces perseverance
What does James when knowing this, that the testing of your faith produces ...
A) produces good deeds
B) Produces perseverance
C) Produces sanctification
D) Produces good relationship with the Lord
ANS: B) Produces steadfastness
James 1:3; because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance
What words did James use to describe the wisdom that does not come from heaven?
A) Earthly, unspiritual, demonic
B) Sensual, unselfish, sinfull
C) Knowledgeable, wise, smart
D) None of the above
ANS: A) Earthly, unspiritual, demonic
James 3:15-16; Such wisdom does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
To whom is the Book of James is addressed?
A) The Twelve tribes in the Dispensation
B) Romans Citizens
C) The church in Jerusalem
D) The New Christian converts
Ans: A) The Twelve tribes of the Dispensation
James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations
What does James warn about boasting regarding the future?
A) It is wise
B) It is encouraged
C) It is evil
D) It should be done daily
Ans: C)It is Evil
James 4:16; As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is EVIL.
What does James say about a part of the body that describes as untamable, evil and filled with poison?
A) Hand
B) Spine
C) Heart
D) Tongue
ANS: D)Tongue
James 3:5-6; Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boast. The TONGUE also is a fire by a small spark, a world of evil among the parts of the body,. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire and is itself set on fire by hell
James teaches us that we need to do what before the Lord and He will lift you up
A) Pray and praise before the Lord
B) Humble yourselves before the Lord
C) Sing and dance before the Lord
D) Raise your hands in exaltation before the Lord
ANS: B) Humble yourselves before the Lord
James 4:10; Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up
At the beginning of Chapter 1, How did James describe himself
A) A servant of the cross
B) A servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ
C) An Apostle
D) An Elder of the church
ANS B) A servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ
James 1:1; James, a servant of God ad of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve scattered among the nations.
What specific advices does James give about prayer?
A) Pray expecting an answer
B) Pray only in public
C) Pray in faith without doubting
D) Pray once a week
Ans: C) Pray in faith without doubting
James 1:6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
How does James describe prayer of faith?
A) Ineffective
B) will heal the sick
C) Only for the righteous
D) It should be silent
ANS: B) Will heal the sick
James 5:15; And the prayer offered in faith, will make the sick person well, the Lord will raise them up
What does James say that whoever keeps the whole law and stumbles at one point
A) Is condemned in the sight of God
B) Should confess and wil be forgiven
C) Is guilty of breaking all of it
D) Should abstain from sinful desires that war against your soul
ANS: C) Is guilty of breaking all of it
James 2:10; For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
What does James teaches that believers should resist?
A) Money
B) The devil
C) Working long hours
D) Violence
ANS: B) the devil
James 4:7; submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you
James teaches the believers in Jesus Christ the importance of not showing this...
A) Humility
B) Kindness
C) Favoritism
D) Hapiness
ANS: C) Favoritism
James 2:1; My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must now show FAVORITISM.
How does James describe the relationship between faith and works?
A) Faith is independent of works
B) Faith without works is dead
C) Works are unnecessary for faith
D) Faith should oppose works
B) Faith without works is dead
James 2:26; As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead
What instructions does James provide about Oaths or swearing?
A) Use them frequently
B) Just say "Yes" or "No'
C) Only use them in church
D) Make them elaborately
ANS: B) Just say "Yes" or "No"
James 5:12; Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes or No". Otherwise you will be condemned
How many chapters in the book of James?
ANS: 5 Chapters
Who does James use as an example of having great patience
A) Jacob
B) John
C) Jeremiah
D) Job
ANS: D) Job
James 5:11; as you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord have brought about. the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
What does James say about what a man should do if he lacks wisdom
A) Read a book
B) Ask God
C) Fast
D) Pray
ANS: B) Ask God
James 1:5; If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you
What is James warning to the rich?
A) The will experience abundant blessings
B) They will fade away like a wild flower
C) They should flaunt their wealth
D) They are the true leaders of faith
Ans: B) They will fade away like a wild flower
James 1:10-11; But the rich should take pride in their humiliation - since they will pass away like wild flower
How does James contrast humility and pride
A) Pride brings exaltation
B) Humility leads to degradation
C) God opposes the proud but gives more grace to the humble
D) Pride is recommended
ANS: C) God opposes the proud but gives more grace to the humble
James 4:6; But He gives us more grace; That is why Scripture says: God opposes the proud but gives more grace to the humble
What does James say about a double-minded man?
A) A man with a high standard
B) A genius and knowledgeable man
C) Is unstable in all his ways
D) Is highly respectable person
ANS: C) Is unstable in all his ways
James 1:8; Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all his ways
What does James teach a believers must do when in trouble?
A) Hide and stay calm
B) Meditate on the Word of God
C) Pray
D) Confess and ask for forgiveness
ANS: C) Pray
James 5:13; Is anyone among you in trouble? let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise
Very early in the letter James said we should
A) Try to avoid trials and temptation
B) Be quick to listen, slow to speak
C) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit
D) Have an attitude the same as Jesus
ANS: Be quick to listen. slow to speak
James 1:19; My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.