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My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with _____
My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with _____
partiality
What question does James pose to people who are respecters of persons?
What question does James pose to people who are respecters of persons?
Have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
What has God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in?
What has God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in?
faith
Who has God chosen to be heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them who love him?
Who has God chosen to be heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them who love him?
What has God chosen the poor of this world to be heirs of?
What has God chosen the poor of this world to be heirs of?
Who has God promised to make heirs to the kingdom (besides the poor)?
Who has God promised to make heirs to the kingdom (besides the poor)?
What did James say the brethren have done to the poor man?
What did James say the brethren have done to the poor man?
Who have the brethren James wrote to dishonored?
Who have the brethren James wrote to dishonored?
What did James say the rich have done to the brethren he wrote the letter to?
What did James say the rich have done to the brethren he wrote the letter to?
Who did James say oppressed the brethren?
Who did James say oppressed the brethren?
According to James chapter 2, you do well if you do what?
According to James chapter 2, you do well if you do what?
Which law does James refer to as royal according to the scripture?
Which law does James refer to as royal according to the scripture?
If you show partiality, then you do what?
If you show partiality, then you do what?
Those who show partiality are convinced by the law as what?
Those who show partiality are convinced by the law as what?
In James chapter 2, one commits sin and is a transgressor if one has done what?
In James chapter 2, one commits sin and is a transgressor if one has done what?
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.
For he that said 'do not commit adultery', also said what?
For he that said 'do not commit adultery', also said what?
According to James, 'if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become' what?
According to James, 'if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become' what?
According to James we should speak and do as those who will be judged by what?
According to James we should speak and do as those who will be judged by what?
What does mercy triumph over?
What does mercy triumph over?
Who shall have judgment without mercy?
Who shall have judgment without mercy?
One who has shown no mercy shall have what?
One who has shown no mercy shall have what?
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith, _____?
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith, _____?
Recall the example James uses in chapter 2 of faith not being profitable without works?
Recall the example James uses in chapter 2 of faith not being profitable without works?
Repeat James 2 verse 17:
Repeat James 2 verse 17:
Faith is dead if it does not have what?
Faith is dead if it does not have what?
According to James he said he will show you his faith by what?
According to James he said he will show you his faith by what?
'You believe that there is one God; _____'.
'You believe that there is one God; _____'.
Without works faith is considered what?
Without works faith is considered what?
James said 'But do you want to know, O foolish man, that' what?
James said 'But do you want to know, O foolish man, that' what?
Abraham was justified by what?
Abraham was justified by what?
What action was Abraham justified by?
What action was Abraham justified by?
According to James, by Abraham's works his faith was made what?
According to James, by Abraham's works his faith was made what?
Abraham's faith was made perfect through what?
Abraham's faith was made perfect through what?
Which scripture was fulfilled as a result of Abraham offering his son upon the altar?
Which scripture was fulfilled as a result of Abraham offering his son upon the altar?
According to the book of James what was Abraham called?
According to the book of James what was Abraham called?
A man is justified by works and not by what only?
A man is justified by works and not by what only?
Who else besides Abraham did James in chapter 2 say was justified by works?
Who else besides Abraham did James in chapter 2 say was justified by works?
What works did Rahab do that makes her considered justified?
What works did Rahab do that makes her considered justified?
What is the body dead without?
What is the body dead without?
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Study Notes
Faith and Partiality
- Faith in Jesus Christ should not be held with partiality (2:1).
- Showing favoritism leads to evil judgments and thoughts (2:4).
The Poor and the Rich
- God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom (2:5).
- The poor are honored, while the rich often dishonor them (2:6).
Royal Law and Partiality
- Fulfilling the royal law involves loving one’s neighbor as oneself (2:8).
- Partiality is considered a sin, making one a transgressor of the law (2:9).
The Whole Law
- Breaking one point of the law makes one guilty of violating the entire law (2:10).
- Commands against adultery and murder highlight the consistency of the law (2:11).
Law of Liberty and Judgment
- Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of liberty (2:12).
- Mercy triumphs over judgment, and those who do not show mercy will face severe judgment (2:13).
Faith and Works
- Faith without works is ineffective; a claim to faith must be paired with action (2:14).
- An example illustrates that mere words are insufficient if needs are unmet (2:15-16).
Nature of Faith
- Faith without works is considered dead, emphasizing the necessity of demonstrating faith through deeds (2:17).
- Authentic faith is evident through actions (2:18).
Belief and Understanding
- Belief in God is not enough, as even demons believe (2:19).
- The essential nature of faith is highlighted: it must manifest in works (2:20).
Justification through Works
- Abraham was justified by his works when he offered Isaac on the altar (2:21).
- Abraham’s faith was made perfect through actions, fulfilling the scripture about righteousness (2:22-23).
Friendship with God
- Abraham is referred to as the "friend of God," showcasing his relationship based on faith and deeds (2:23).
- A man is justified by works, underscoring the active component of faith (2:24).
Rahab’s Justification
- Rahab the harlot is another example of being justified by works for protecting the messengers (2:25).
- Just like the body is dead without the spirit, faith is lifeless if not accompanied by works (2:26).
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