JAMES

Chapter 2

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STUDY:

  • What is the first command in this text? What does it mean?

  • What does this text say about the poor man?

  • What does this text say about the "rich"?

  •  Paraphase verse 13.

  • What is faith if it is not accompanied by works? What do you suppose this means?

  • What do the demons believe?

  • What are the two examples given that faith without deeds is useless?

APPLICATION:

  • Do you show favoritism toward the rich and neglect the poor? Would you judge the one that comes into your church in shabby clothes?

  • What are your thoughts about "faith without works is dead"?

  • Think about an example in your own life how good works proved your faith in God?

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HIGHLIGHTED TEXT:

You believe there is one God? Good!  Even the demon believe that- and shudder! (NIV)  {Verse 19}

For as the body apart from
 the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.  {Verse 26}

    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?