James 2:1-4 Bible Study

Partiality and Faith

• Showing partiality to the rich and neglecting the poor is sinful and goes against the royal law to "love your neighbor as yourself".
• God has chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
• The rich are often the ones who oppress and blaspheme the name of God.

The Law of Liberty

• Whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.
• Judgement is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy, but mercy triumphs over judgement.

Faith Without Works

• Faith without works is dead and cannot save.
• Saying "go in peace, be warmed and filled" without providing for the needs of the body is useless.
• Even demons believe in God, but their faith is useless without works.

Examples of Faith and Works

• Abraham was justified by works when he offered Isaac on the altar, and his faith was completed by his works.
• Rahab the prostitute was justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way.
• Faith apart from works is like a body apart from the spirit, which is dead.

This quiz covers James 2:1-4, which teaches about showing no partiality and treating everyone equally, regardless of their social status. It emphasizes the importance of not judging others based on their appearance.