Author Background
Justification by Faith
Sanctification & Good Works
Works Perseverance of the Saints
Authority of Scripture
100

This writer was the half-brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church.

Who is James?

100

James 2:24 says "a person is justified by works and not by faith alone." How does the Westminster Confession explain this apparent contradiction?

What is that true faith is never alone but is always accompanied by good works? (WCF 11.2)

100

According to James, this part of the body is a "restless evil."

What is the tongue?

100

In 1 Peter, believers are called this type of people, indicating their status as exiles yet chosen.

What is elect exiles?

100

According to 2 Peter 1:21, "no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man." What doctrine is this?

What is the divine inspiration of Scripture?

200

This apostle described himself as "the elder" and focused on love and truth in his epistles.

Who is John?

200

1 John teaches that "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just..." What role does Christ fulfill according to WLC 71?

What is advocate and intercessor?

200

James compares looking into the Word but not acting on it to this.
 

What is a man looking at his face in a mirror?

200

Jude tells us to keep ourselves in the love of God, but ends by saying God is able to do what?

What is keep you from stumbling and present you blameless?

200

Peter describes Paul's writings as "Scripture" in this chapter.

What is 2 Peter 3?

300

This writer warned of ungodly men who “crept in unnoticed” and referenced Enoch’s prophecy.

Who is Jude?

300

How does 1 Peter 1 describe the means by which we are guarded for salvation?

What is through faith?

300

According to 1 Peter, Christians are to be holy in this way.

What is as God is holy?

300

1 John 2:19 says, “They went out from us, but they were not of us.” What doctrine does this affirm?

What is the perseverance of the true saints?

300

How does Jude describe the faith once delivered to the saints?

What is something we must contend for?

400

Which two writers identify themselves as bondservants of Jesus Christ?

Who are James and Jude?

400

Westminster teaches that justification is an act of God’s free grace. Which general epistle best emphasizes the fruit that follows it?

What is James?

400

John says whoever does not practice righteousness is what?

What is not of God?

400

1 Peter says trials refine our faith like what?

What is gold tested by fire?

400

What is the Westminster Confession’s term for the Spirit’s role in helping believers be certain the Bible is the Word of God?

What is the inward work of the Holy Spirit bearing witness?

500

This apostle likely wrote his epistles from Ephesus and was exiled to Patmos.

Who is John?

500

How does 1 Peter describe Christ’s work as the basis of our justification?

What is "the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God"? (1 Pet. 3:18)

500

2 Peter 1 lists a chain of Christian virtues beginning with faith and ending with what?

What is love?

500

How does Jude encourage believers to build themselves up?

What is by praying in the Holy Spirit and waiting for the mercy of Jesus Christ?

500

According to Westminster, what is the supreme judge by which all controversies are to be determined?

What is the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture? (WCF 1.10)