Who is James?
James was the leader of the early church in this city.
What is Jerusalem?
According to James 1:2, believers should consider trials of many kinds to be this.
What is pure joy?
He never tempts anyone.
Who is God?
James 2:1-13 confronts this sin of treating people differently based on outward appearance.
What is Favoritism?
Dead faith says "stay warm and be fed," but fails to do this critical thing.
What is providing tangible help/assistance?
James, initially skeptical of Jesus' ministry, became a believer following this pivotal event.
What is Jesus' resurrection?
God allows trials for this ultimate purpose in the life of the believer.
What is to strengthen faith and develop spiritual maturity?
Temptations encourage us to act upon these in our lives.
What are our own evil desires?
In James' favoritism scenario, this was the visible indicator that caused a visitor to be given a place of honor.
What are fine clothes and a gold ring?
Even these spiritual beings believe God exists.
Who are demons?
James was written around this time period, making it one of the earliest New Testament letters.
What is 44-49 AD?
Unlike temptations, which aim to ruin us, trials God allows aim for this outcome.
What is spiritual maturity/success?
James uses this Greek compound word meaning "double-minded" to describe someone who prays without trusting God.
What is dipsychos?
These are the three root causes of why we show favoritism.
What have we heard, seen, and known about others?
This Old Testament patriarch demonstrated living faith by being willing to sacrifice his son, trusting God completely.
Who is Abraham?
James addresses his letter to this specific group described as "scattered among the nations."
What are Jewish Christians?
We should respond in this way to trials.
What is endure it/them with perseverance?
In James 1:15, this 4-step progression of sin is listed.
What is Desire - Conception - Sin - Death?
James 2:9 calls favoritism this.
What is sin?
James uses the example of this unlikely woman, who hid the spies, as another example of living faith.
Who is Rahab?
James was given this title, representing his leadership style.
What is "James the Just"?
This metalworking image describes what God does to our faith with trials.
What is gold refined by fire?
Stopping the progression of sin is best done at this stage.
What is the Desire stage?
Favortism is especially detrimental because it can impact us in this way.
What is our usefulness to God?
This is the core motivational difference between dead faith and living faith.
What is dead faith is driven by fear; living faith is driven by love?