The Book of James Quiz Flashcards

#1

According to James 1:22, what does James say we should be more than merely hearing?

📖 James 1:22

#2

In James 3:6, what is described as 'a world of evil' that 'corrupts the whole body'?

📖 James 3:6

#3

What does James say in James 1:2-3 that believers should consider when facing trials?

📖 James 1:2-3

#4

According to James 2:26, what relationship does James describe between faith and works?

📖 James 2:26

#5

In James 1:5, what does James say God gives to those who lack wisdom and ask?

📖 James 1:5

#6

What does James warn against in James 2:1-4 regarding the treatment of rich and poor believers?

📖 James 2:1-4

#7

In James 4:7, what two actions does James command in relation to the devil?

📖 James 4:7

#8

According to James 3:17, what characteristics does the wisdom from above display?

📖 James 3:17

#2

The tongue

James 3:6 (NIV) warns that 'the tongue also is a fire, a world of evil... it corrupts the whole body.' James uses vivid imagery to emphasize how powerful and dangerous the tongue can be.

James 3:6

#1

Doers of the word

James 1:22 (NIV) states 'Do not merely listen to the word... Do what it says.' James emphasizes that hearing God's word without acting on it is insufficient.

James 1:22

#4

Faith without works is dead

James 2:26 (NIV) states 'As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.' This is James's key statement on the inseparability of faith and practical action.

James 2:26

#3

They are pure joy

James 1:2-3 (NIV) instructs believers to 'Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.' James reframes suffering as spiritually beneficial.

James 1:2-3

#6

Favoring the rich over the poor

James 2:1-4 (NIV) warns believers not to show favoritism: 'My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism... If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes... you have discriminated.'

James 2:1-4

#5

Generously without reproach

James 1:5 (NIV) promises 'If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.' James emphasizes God's willingness and generosity in granting wisdom.

James 1:5

#8

Pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy

James 3:17 (NIV) lists the qualities of heavenly wisdom: 'the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.' These describe wisdom's moral character.

James 3:17

#7

Submit to God and resist the devil

James 4:7 (NIV) commands: 'Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.' James connects submission to God with active resistance to evil.

James 4:7

#9

What does James compare to a mirror in James 1:23-24?

📖 James 1:23-24

#10

According to James 5:16, what does the prayer of a righteous person do?

📖 James 5:16

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#10

Is powerful and effective

James 5:16 (NIV) states 'The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.' James emphasizes the spiritual efficacy of prayers offered by those living righteously.

James 5:16

#9

The word of God

James 1:23-24 (NIV) states: 'Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror.' James uses the mirror image to show that merely hearing God's word without acting on it is ineffective.

James 1:23-24

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