Galatians
This concept is central to Paul's argument in Galatians, emphasizing that salvation comes through faith in Christ rather than adherence to the Law.
Justification by faith
James uses a parable of a rich man and a poor man to warn against this attitude.
Favoritism/partiality
Paul discusses works of the Old Law in Galatians, but James defines works as this.
Putting faith to use; good deeds.
Paul recounts this event to establish his authority as an apostle and the authenticity of his gospel in Galatians.
His conversion on the road to Damascus
James 2:17: "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by this, is dead."
Works
In Galatians, Paul states that anyone who lets himself be circumcised is obligated to do this.
Obey/keep the whole Old Law
James uses this Old Testament figure as an example for the effectiveness of the prayer of a righteous man.
Elijah
Both authors indicate that this is the source of their message and authority.
From God
James held this position of authority in Jerusalem.
Elder
Galatians 3:24: "Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by this."
Faith
Instead of boasting in circumcision, Paul boasts in this.
The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
In the sermon on the mount, Jesus uses a parable of building a house on the rock vs sand to teach this principle in James.
Be doers, not only hearers
Both books state that this significant Old Testament figure's faith was credited him as righteousness.
Abraham
Paul’s letter to the Galatians addresses issues that arose after his departure, mainly concerning these types of teachers.
False teachers or Judaizers
James 1:2-3: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces this."
Perseverance
Paul uses this multi-layered allegory to compare the two covenants. (List as many aspects as possible).
Ishmael/Isaac, Hagar (bondwoman)/Sarah (freewoman), Mount Sinai/Jerusalem
James advises believers to respond to trials with this attitude, which is the key to spiritual growth.
Joy
While Paul's tone is urgent and confrontational, James's tone is best described as this.
Pastoral
In Galatians, Paul describes his confrontation with Peter over this issue.
Not eating with Gentiles
James 5:14: "Is anyone among you sick? Then he must..."
...call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
When Paul wrote to the "churches of Galatia", he was probably referring to these four cities he visited during his first missionary journey.
Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe
James uses this analogy to describe how the tongue can cause great harm or blessing, likening it to something that directs a powerful force.
Rudder
Paul states that the entire law is fulfilled by this command which James describes as the essence of the "royal law".
Love your neighbor as yourself.
Paul defends his apostolic authority by recounting this event where he met with these key figures in Jerusalem.
Peter and James
Galatians 6:7-8: "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap this."
Destruction