1. Explain James’ statement, “My brothers do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality” (Jas. 2:1).
2. Explain what had happened in the Book of Acts (and in what chapter it is recorded) to make Peter say, “I perceive that God shows no partiality.”
3. Explain the connection between James 2:1-8 and 1 Samuel 16:7.
4. Explain, in the context of James 2:1-8, it was both wrong and illogical for Christians to cater to the rich.
5. James used the phrase “the noble name by which you are called” (Jas. 2:7). To what did he have reference?
6. What is ‘the royal law of Scripture”?
7. Explain the meaning of the following passage from James 2:13, “For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
8. Explain what the passage in James 2:13 does not mean.
9. The lesson provided a definition of prejudice. What is that definition?
10. What is wrong with a Christian saying to someone who needs clothing or food, “Be warmed and filled”?
11. There are two things listed in James 2 that are “inseparably linked.” What are they?
12. What was the point that James was stressing in James 2:17, 20, and 26?
13. James observed that even demons believe in God and Christ. Since John 3:16 and other verses point out that those who believe in Christ will be saved, why, then, are the demons not saved?
14. Explain the difference between “meritorious” works and “conditional” works.
15. What is the meaning of Paul’s statement in Ephesians 2:8-9 (“For by grace have you been saved by faith”)?
16. This lesson discusses briefly one of the “great proofs of the Bible’s inspiration.” What is that proof?
17. What is mean by “the obedience of faith” (Rom. 1:5; 16:26)?
18. Why did Abraham receive the designation “the friend of God”?
19. What justified Abraham, according to James 2:21-23?
THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST,