Author
Who wrote the book of James?
James
Who was James writing to?
Faith without _____ is dead. (James 2:26)
works/deeds
How many chapters are in the book of James?
5
True or False - James was an ardent supporter of Jesus in His earthly ministry
False - James was skeptical at first, along with other family members of Jesus
James was a half brother of which Biblical figure?
Jesus
"the prayer of faith will __________" (James 5:15)
save/restore the one who is sick
What year did James suffer a martyrs death?
A.D. 62
Paul notes that he sees James on his visit to Jerusalem, recorded in Galatians 1:19. What object is James typically compared to, in regards to his role in the Jerusalem church?
a "pillar"
James is sometimes called The _______ of the New Testament.
(Which Old Testament book should fill in the blank?)
Proverbs
knowing that the _____________ produces steadfastness/perseverance/endurance/patience. (James 1:3)
testing/trying of your faith
When was the book of James written?
A.D. 64 and 68
Due to the Greek translation of "James," what is another name that he is sometimes called?
Jacob
The original pronunciation of this author’s name in Greek is Iakobos, which in Hebrew is spelled Ya’akov. So some ancient and modern translations sometimes render James as “Jacob,”
According to Acts 15, James was a part of the Jerusalem Council. What important decision did he, along with Paul and Peter, determine at the council?
That the gospel should go forth to Gentiles also
Which chapters, if any, do NOT mention the word faith at all?
Chapters 3 and 4
If Genesis is 1 and Revelation is 66, what number is James?
59
Matthew 13:55 gives us the names of 4 of James siblings. Can you name two or more?
Matthew 13:55, "Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?"
Aka - Jesus, Joseph, Simon, and Judas
Why did Martin Luther famously called the Book of James an "epistle of straw?"
Luther felt it lacked a clear focus on Christ and contradicted his core doctrine of sola fide (justification by faith alone).
Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and _______? (James 2:5)
heirs of the kingdom He has promised
How many times is the word 'faith' mentioned in the book of James?
12